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- [bur-gluh-rahyz]
- /ˈbɜr gləˌraɪz/
- /ˈbɜːgləraɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bur-gluh-rahyz]
- /ˈbɜr gləˌraɪz/
Definitions of burglarize word
- verb burglarize If a building is burglarized, a thief enters it by force and steals things. 3
- verb burglarize to break into (a place) and steal from (someone); burgle 3
- verb transitive burglarize to commit burglary in or upon 3
- verb with object burglarize to break into and steal from: Thieves burglarized the warehouse. 1
- verb without object burglarize to commit burglary. 1
- transitive verb burglarize burgle: a house 1
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Origin of burglarize
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1870-75; burglar + -ize
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Parts of speech for Burglarize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
burglarize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
burglarize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for burglarize
verb burglarize
- rob — to take something from (someone) by unlawful force or threat of violence; steal from.
- steal — to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force: A pickpocket stole his watch.
- rip off — a rent made by ripping; tear.
- break into — If someone breaks into a building, they get into it by force.
- burgle — If a building is burgled, a thief enters it by force and steals things.
Antonyms for burglarize
verb burglarize
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
Top questions with burglarize
- how to burglarize?
- how to burglarize a house?
- how to burglarize a home?
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