home invader
Breaks in uninvited
A home invader is someone who breaks into an occupied residence, typically with intent to commit robbery or violence against the occupants.
Unlike burglars, who prefer empty homes, home invaders confront residents directly: The home invader tied up the family before ransacking the house.
The term emphasizes the violation of domestic safety.
- thiefOne who steals
- burglarOne who breaks in
- housebreakerOne who breaks in
- robberOne who steals by force
- armed robberyTheft with weapon threat
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- thievesthief, robber, burglar, pickpocket, shoplifter
- burglarsburglar, cat burglar, housebreaker, second-story man, cracksman
- criminalsmurderer, thief, burglar, criminal, killer
- attackersaggressor, assailant, attacker, assaulter, ambusher
- intrudersintruder, trespasser, burglar, prowler, infiltrator
home invaderguest
Welcomed visitor
houseguest · visitor · invitee · dinner guest · overnight guest
home invaderhomeowner
Property title holder
resident · occupant · householder · inhabitant · tenant
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