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View synonyms for burgle

burgle

[ bur-guhl ]

verb (used with or without object)

, bur·gled, bur·gling.


burgle

/ ˈbɜːɡəl /

verb

  1. to commit burglary upon (a house, etc)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of burgle1

First recorded in 1870–75; back formation from burglar
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Example Sentences

It was, after all, harder to burgle houses when more people were at home.

Careful research showed that the burglar had been disturbed before he had had opportunity to burgle.

"There is nothing at McKittrick's to burgle," his daughter retorted triumphantly.

Why, they might burgle every house on one side of the street while the whole division was on the other.

I reflected that if he meant to burgle me he would do so, key or no key, so I thanked him and said I was sure it was not needed.

If this car carries the burgling things to rob the bank they won't be able to burgle to-night, anyway.

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