burgling

[US]/ˈbɜːrɡlɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈbɝːɡlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.The act of breaking into a building illegally to steal things

Phrases & Collocations

burgling suspect

burgling tools

burgling incident

burgling charge

burgling case

burgling report

burgling alarm

burgling spree

burgling activity

burgling crime

Example Sentences

the police caught him burgling a house last night.

burgling is a serious crime that can lead to imprisonment.

she was terrified when she realized someone was burgling her home.

he was arrested for burgling several shops in the area.

they installed a security system to prevent burgling.

burgling often leads to a loss of personal belongings.

many neighborhoods have formed watch groups to deter burgling.

he admitted to burgling homes out of desperation.

after burgling the house, he fled the scene quickly.

community awareness programs help reduce burgling incidents.

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