Burglarizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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burglarizing

 

[ หˆbษœrษกlษ™rหŒaษชzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

criminal activity

Burglarizing refers to the act of illegally breaking into a building or property with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft. This criminal act involves unauthorized entry into a structure where the burglar intends to steal valuables or commit other offenses. It is often associated with breaking and entering.

Synonyms

breaking and entering, robbery, theft.

Examples of usage

  • The suspect was caught burglarizing homes in the neighborhood.
  • Burglarizing a business can lead to severe legal consequences.
  • She was arrested for burglarizing a store last night.

Translations

Translations of the word "burglarizing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น invasรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค•เฅˆเคคเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einbruch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencurian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฑั–ะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wล‚amanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพตๅ…ฅใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intrusion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ allanamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soygun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจ์ž…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‚ุชุญุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vloupรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vniknutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฅๅฎค็›—็ชƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlomek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innbrot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ แƒฆแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soyฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ allanamiento

Etymology

The term 'burglarizing' originates from the word 'burglar,' which finds its roots in the Late Middle English term 'burgler,' derived from the Old French 'burgler' meaning 'to break in.' The Old French term itself is related to 'burg' meaning 'a fortified place, town, or city,' suggesting the breaking into a fortified area. The practice of burglary has been recognized as a criminal offense since medieval times, as towns and cities developed more secure structures. With industrialization, as people accumulated more possessions and wealth, the act of stealing from homes and businesses became prevalent, leading to the legal definitions and consequences we see today. The terminology evolved over centuries, and today it signifies a serious offense in criminal law, with significant societal implications.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,070, 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.