burglarize

American

[bur-gluh-rahyz] / ˈbɜr gləˌraɪz /

especially British, burglarise

verb (used with object)

burglarized, burglarizing

to break into and steal from.

Thieves burglarized the warehouse.

verb (used without object)

burglarized, burglarizing

to commit burglary.

burglarize British

/ ˈbɜːɡləˌraɪz /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

unburglarized adjective

Etymology

Origin of burglarize

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

Example Sentences

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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.

From MarketWatch

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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