Burglarize: meaning, definitions and examples

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burglarize

 

[ หˆbษœหrษกlษ™raษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

theft crime

To burglarize means to enter a building illegally with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft. This act involves breaking and entering, and it can occur in residential homes, businesses, or other structures. The term is commonly used in legal contexts and is associated with larceny and trespassing laws. The consequences of burglary can be severe, including imprisonment and financial restitution to the victim.

Synonyms

break in, intrude, loot, plunder

Examples of usage

  • They were caught attempting to burglarize the house.
  • The police are investigating a series of burglaries in the neighborhood.
  • He was charged after trying to burglarize the store.
  • Burglars usually strike when they think no one is home.

Translations

Translations of the word "burglarize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roubar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einbrechen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencuri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบั€ะฐัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚amaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพตๅ…ฅใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉrober

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ robar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soygun yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•๋„์งˆํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vloupat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlamaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›—็ชƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlomiti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innbrot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ แƒฆแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soyฤŸun etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ robar

Etymology

The word 'burglarize' originates from the term 'burglar,' which comes from the Middle English word 'burglar' meaning 'a thief who breaks into a building.' The Middle English word itself is derived from the Old French 'burgler,' with roots relating to 'burg' or 'borough,' referring to a fortified place or town. The suffix '-ize' is added to form the verb, indicating the action of committing burglary. This term began to appear in the English language in the late 19th century and has since evolved to encompass a range of illegal entries with the intent to commit a crime, primarily theft. As criminal law developed, so did the use of the term 'burglarize' within various jurisdictions to classify acts of breaking and entering, leading to specific legal definitions and consequences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,390, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.