broken into
Illegally gained access
Broken into describes unauthorized entry, typically by force: The car was broken into while we were at dinner.
It also describes starting something suddenly or unexpectedly: She broken into a run, The crowd broken into applause.
A whole can be broken into parts: The project was broken into phases.
One who breaks in
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- forced entryIllegal building intrusion
- robberyTheft through intimidation
- theftUnlawful taking of property
ransack · trespass · heist · alarm · security · lockpick · safecracker · loot
Emotional response to threat
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- violationBreaking of rules
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- uneaseMild persistent worry
panic · alarm · distress · trauma · insecurity · paranoia · hypervigilance · shaken
Not officially permitted
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
- breachBreaking of agreement
- encroachmentGradual intrusion on territory
- invasionForcible entry into territory
infiltration · penetration · incursion · violation · entry · unwelcome · interference · overstepping
burglar
One who breaks in
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- forced entryIllegal building intrusion
- robberyTheft through intimidation
theft · ransack · trespass · heist · alarm · security · lockpick · safecracker · loot · pilfer
fear
Emotional response to threat
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- violationBreaking of rules
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
unease · panic · alarm · distress · trauma · insecurity · paranoia · hypervigilance · shaken · unsafe
unauthorized
Not officially permitted
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
- breachBreaking of agreement
- encroachmentGradual intrusion on territory
invasion · infiltration · penetration · incursion · violation · entry · unwelcome · interference · overstepping · infringement
chaos
Complete disorder and confusion
ransacked · jumble · confusion · clutter · scattered · disruption · havoc · turmoil · upheaval · disheveled