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

Reeves’ home was burglarized sometime in 2023 and the thieves made off with millions of dollars in items.

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While the vast majority of celebrations were peaceful, some businesses were burglarized downtown and bus was set on fire in Echo Park.

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Pitt, who owns several properties across the globe, is understood to have been away from the dwelling when it was burglarized on the evening of June 25.

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In May, seven Colombian nationals were arrested on suspicion of burglarizing homes in Burbank.

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

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Related Words

• break into