burgle

[ bur-guhl ]

/ ˈbɜr gəl /

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verb (used with or without object), bur·gled, bur·gling.

to burglarize.

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Origin of burgle

First recorded in 1870–75; back formation from burglar

Words nearby burgle

burglar alarm, burglarious, burglarize, burglarproof, burglary, burgle, burgomaster, burgonet, burgoo, Burgos, Burgoyne

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How to use burgle in a sentence

It was, after all, harder to burgle houses when more people were at home.
What Philadelphia Reveals About America’s Homicide Surge|by Alec MacGillis, photography by Hannah Price/Magnum Photos, special to ProPublica|July 30, 2021|ProPublica
Careful research showed that the burglar had been disturbed before he had had opportunity to burgle.
The Card, A Story Of Adventure In The Five Towns|Arnold Bennett
"There is nothing at McKittrick's to burgle," his daughter retorted triumphantly.
Tabitha's Vacation|Ruth Alberta Brown
Why, they might burgle every house on one side of the street while the whole division was on the other.
The Bag of Diamonds|George Manville Fenn

I reflected that if he meant to burgle me he would do so, key or no key, so I thanked him and said I was sure it was not needed.
Through the Land of the Serb|Mary Edith Durham
If this car carries the burgling things to rob the bank they won't be able to burgle to-night, anyway.
The Boy Scout Treasure Hunters|Charles Henry Lerrigo

British Dictionary definitions for burgle

burgle

/ (ˈbɜːɡəl) /

verb

to commit burglary upon (a house, etc)

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