housebreaker
Breaks into homes
A housebreaker is someone who breaks into houses to steal.
The term is more common in British legal usage than American, where *burglar* predominates.
Housebreaker can also mean a person who demolishes buildings: The housebreakers will tear down the old factory next month.
One who steals
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- prowlerOne who lurks suspiciously
- robberOne who steals by force
- trespasserUnlawful entrant on property
felon · pilferer · sneak · masked · stealth · night · clandestine · loot
Lock-opening implement
- crowbarMetal prying lever
- jimmySmall prying bar
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- maskFace-worn concealment
flashlight · bypass · lookout · getaway
Urgent warning signal
- deadboltKey-operated door lock
- camerasVisual recording devices
- guard-dogTrained protective canine
- floodlightBroad outdoor illumination source
Illegal entry to commit crime
- robberyTheft through intimidation
- theftUnlawful taking of property
- larcenyUnlawful taking of goods
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
felony · arrest · prosecution · sentence · probation · parole · restitution · victim
Unauthorized entry onto property
- breachBreaking of agreement
- violationBreaking of rules
- encroachmentGradual intrusion on territory
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
invasion · forced · unwelcome · disturbance · perimeter · surveillance · casing
Hired construction professional
- sledgehammerMassive long-handled mallet
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- teardownDeliberate structure removal
- guttingRemoving internal organs
clearing · razed · condemned · derelict · construction · permit · salvage
thief
One who steals
trespasser · felon · pilferer · sneak · masked · stealth · night · clandestine · loot · heist
lockpick
Lock-opening implement
mask · flashlight · bypass · lookout · getaway
alarm
Urgent warning signal
floodlight · safe · valuables · deterrent
burglary
Illegal entry to commit crime
trespassing · felony · arrest · prosecution · sentence · probation · parole · restitution · victim
trespass
Unauthorized entry onto property
- breachBreaking of agreement
- violationBreaking of rules
- encroachmentGradual intrusion on territory
infiltration · invasion · forced · unwelcome · disturbance · perimeter · surveillance · casing
contractor
Hired construction professional
- sledgehammerMassive long-handled mallet
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- teardownDeliberate structure removal
gutting · clearing · razed · condemned · derelict · construction · permit · salvage
- burglarsburglar, cat burglar, second-story man, cracksman, sneak thief
housebreakerlaw enforcement
Upholding legal codes
security guard · police officer · police · cop · detective
housebreakerhomeowner
Property title holder
householder · property owner · resident · tenant · occupant
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