home invasion
Intruder enters dwelling
Home invasion is the crime of breaking into an occupied residence, typically involving confrontation with or violence toward the occupants.
Unlike ordinary burglary, which often targets empty homes, home invasion implies residents are present and may be threatened, restrained, or harmed: The couple was terrorized during a home invasion that lasted three hours.
- break-inUnlawful entry to premises
- forced entryIllegal building intrusion
- broken glassFractured transparent fragments
- robberyTheft through intimidation
- victimOne harmed by another
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home invasionburglary
Illegal entry to commit crime
cat burglary · breaking and entering · property theft · prowling
home invasionhome security
Measures defending a residence
sanctuary · safe haven · refuge · home defense · fortress
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