Housebreaking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Housebreaking is a noun meaning The act of breaking into another person's house with unlawful intent.
Meaning
The act of breaking into another person's house with unlawful intent.
More Meanings
- (animal training) present participle and gerund of housebreak
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: breaking and entering
The accused was charged with housebreaking and theft.
Word Forms
- housebreakings
Synonyms for housebreaking
Depending on context, synonyms include break-in.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include break-in, homebreaking, shopbreaking, burglary, homewrecking, lawbreaking.
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