English Explanatory Dictionary

housebreaking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The act of breaking into another person's house with unlawful intent.

verb

present participle and gerund of housebreak

Word forms

housebreaking housebreakings

Etymology

From house + breaking.

Synonyms

breaking and entering

Related words

housebreaker

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