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burglar
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ɐʁõˈbadoɾ/ar·rom·ba·dor
Definition
1A person who illegally enters a building, especially by force, to commit a crime, typically theft.
Usage examples
“The burglar was caught by the police in the act.”
“They installed a burglar-proof lock.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
safe burglarprofessional burglardeter burglars