home invasion

Noun

Meaning

burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

raid robbery burglary break in breach of the peace housebreaking breaking and entering break and enter forced entry armed break-in aggravated burglary criminal trespass residential burglary robbing it break into the house
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Antonyms

law and order

Hypernyms

break in housebreaking breaking and entering

Related terms

home invader

Examples

He sounded harassed more than anything else, like mass home invasion was just something standing between him and morning coffee. Rachel Caine

Home invasion movies are a sub-genre of many horror and thrillers films that prey upon the incredibly realistic fear of the safety of a home being violated. Source: Internet

Home invasion 1st degree, aggravated domestic violence. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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