Burglarize and Plunder

Burglarize

Burglarize verb - To enter a house or building by force usually with illegal intent.
Usage example: the Watergate scandal began when Republican operatives burglarized the Democratic Party's headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Synonyms for Burglarize

Plunder and burglarize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plunder" instead a verb "Burglarize".

Nearby Words: burglar, burglary, burglarizing, burglarious, burglariously

Plunder

Plunder verb - To search through with the intent of committing robbery.
Usage example: the escaped convict plundered the house in search of valuables

Burglarize and plunder are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burglarize" instead a verb "Plunder".

Nearby Words: plundered, plundering, plunderer
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