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Burglarized: meaning, definitions and examples

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burglarized

 

[ ˈbɜːrɡləraɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

theft crime

To burglarize means to illegally enter a building with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft. This usually involves breaking and entering, where the intruder may use force to gain entry. The act is considered a felony in many jurisdictions due to the potential harm to individuals and property involved. Burglarizing a property often leads to significant legal consequences, including imprisonment and fines.

Synonyms

break in, intrude, rob

Examples of usage

  • The store was burglarized last night.
  • They were caught attempting to burglarize a house.
  • After the repairs, the family felt safer despite being burglarized.

Translations

Translations of the word "burglarized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roubado

🇮🇳 चोरी किया गया

🇩🇪 einbrechen

🇮🇩 dibobol

🇺🇦 вкрадений

🇵🇱 okradziony

🇯🇵 侵入された

🇫🇷 délabré

🇪🇸 robado

🇹🇷 soygun yapılmış

🇰🇷 강도당한

🇸🇦 مُنهَب

🇨🇿 vykradený

🇸🇰 vykradnutý

🇨🇳 被盗

🇸🇮 okraden

🇮🇸 rændur

🇰🇿 ұрланған

🇬🇪 გატეხილი

🇦🇿 oğurlanmış

🇲🇽 robado

Word origin

The term 'burglarize' comes from the word 'burglar', which originated in the late 16th century. 'Burglar' itself is derived from the Old French 'burglare', meaning 'to break into a house'. This French term is traced back to the Latin 'burgus', meaning 'fortified town or castle'. The idea of breaking and entering for the purpose of theft was recognized as a serious crime, leading to the development of laws against it. The verb form 'burglarize' was first recorded in the early 20th century, reflecting the increased urbanization and related crime rates of that era. As societies evolved, the nuances of this crime and its legal definitions became more structured, culminating in the modern understanding of burglary today.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,420 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.