Housebreaking and Shoplifting

Housebreaking

Housebreaking noun - Trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent.

Shoplifting and housebreaking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shoplifting" instead a noun "Housebreaking".

Shoplifting

Shoplifting noun - The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store.
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Housebreaking and shoplifting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Housebreaking" instead a noun "Shoplifting".

Nearby Words: shoplift, shoplifted
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