burglarize

especially British, bur·glar·ise

[bur-gluh-rahyz]

verb (used with object)

burglarized, burglarizing 

1. to break into and steal from.

   Thieves burglarized the warehouse.

verb (used without object)

burglarized, burglarizing 

1. to commit burglary.

burglarize

/ ˈbɜːɡləˌraɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to break into (a place) and steal from (someone); burgle

Other Word Forms

• unburglarized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of burglarize¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; burglar + -ize

Example Sentences

According to the probation report, Prowell, who is Black, admitted burglarizing the houses in Beverly Hills.

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Los Angeles city officials on Monday announced the arrest of several alleged South L.A. gang members who are accused of burglarizing nearly 100 homes and businesses, largely on the city’s Westside.

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McDonnell said investigators found the suspects were part of a crew that "were burglarizing various high-profile residents throughout the city", which he said included homes of "actors and professional athletes".

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The woman first reported that her home — which is located in a remote area of Lovelock, north of Magalia — was burglarized on April 17.

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Pitt is one of the latest celebrities to see their home burglarized.

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Related Words

• break into