Housebreaking and Thievery

Housebreaking

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

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

Thievery

Thievery noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.
Usage example: a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling
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Housebreaking and thievery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Housebreaking" instead a noun "Thievery".

Nearby Words: thief, thieving, thievish
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