Burglary

Synonyms of burglary

• robbery
• theft
• break-in

Antonyms of burglary

• safeguard
• protection
• security

Collocations of burglary

commit burglary

Frequency: 80 %

The suspect was arrested for attempting to commit burglary.

burglary suspect

Frequency: 70 %

The burglary suspect was caught on CCTV camera.

burglary case

Frequency: 65 %

The police are investigating a burglary case in the neighborhood.

prevent burglary

Frequency: 60 %

Installing a security system can help prevent burglary.

violent burglary

Frequency: 45 %

The family was traumatized by the violent burglary at their home.

Idiomatic Expressions for burglary

• Phrase: cat burglar
  Meaning: a burglar who is known for their agility and ability to enter buildings through upper floors or windows
  Usage: The cat burglar struck again, this time climbing up the side of a skyscraper to steal jewelry.