Synonyms for

Burglar

Verb / ˈbɜ:glɜ: / Another word for burglar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who enters a building or home illegally in order to steal things.

Synonyms & similar words

thief robber intruder criminal housebreaker crook bandit prowler raider looter marauder swindler pickpocket shoplifter pirate bootlegger moonshiner smuggler hijacker

Synonyms by register

Formal

intruder offender felon

Informal

crook thief cat burglar housebreaker

Literary

marauder plunderer freebooter

Antonyms

owner victim law-abiding citizen protector defender resident

Common collocations

  • caught by a burglar
  • burglar alarm
  • burglar proof
  • professional burglar
  • burglaries committed by
  • burglar broke into

Word family

noun burglar
verb burgle
adjective burglarious

Usage note

A burglar is specifically someone who commits burglary, which involves unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft. It is not a general term for any thief.

Example sentences

  1. The burglar entered the house through an open window.
  2. The burglar stole money from the cash register.
  3. The burglar was caught by the police.
  4. The burglar left behind some fingerprints.
  5. The burglar wore a mask to hide their face.

Quotes

  • A burglar who respects his art always takes his time before taking anything else.
  • A burglar alarm is like a police officer that never sleeps, calls for backup, or gets tired.
  • A burglar may break into a house, but a hacker can break into your life.

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