Burgle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɜːɡl̩/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Burgle is a verb meaning (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) To commit burglary.
Meaning
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) To commit burglary.
More Meanings
- (UK, Ireland, sports) To take the ball legally from an opposing player.
Example Sentences
In St. Louis, burglars burgle by daylight
Burgled his safe and bolted with the tin.
[S]he went and burgled three pears out of the dish .
The New York World has coined a new verb -- "to burgle."
Word Forms
- burgles
- burgling
- burgled
Synonyms for burgle
Depending on context, synonyms include burglarize, heist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burglarize, heist, rob, burglar, burglarise, housebreak.
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