Synonyms of break-in

break in 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to invade

to enter a house or building by force usually with illegal intent

the burglars broke in by smashing a window

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invade
• rob
• burglarize
• sack
• stick up
• trespass
• burgle
• rip off
• plunder
• rifle
• loot
• hold up
• ravage
• ransack
• pillage
• despoil
• devastate
• maraud

2

as in to interrupt

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

he rudely broke in to drop the names of several celebrities that he had met

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrupt
• cut in
• chip in
• intrude
• bother
• put in
• chime in
• add
• interpose
• horn in
• contribute
• barge (in)

break-in

2 of 2

noun

as in burglary

Related Words

• burglary
• holdup
• mugging
• stickup
• theft
• heist
• grab
• snatching
• swiping
• rip-off
• pinch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of break-in

Verb

The Los Angeles Police Department said a break-in occurred at a house in the Los Feliz neighborhood, in response to a CNN inquiry, but did not name the victim. —Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 26 June 2025

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed a break-in on Wednesday night at a residence located on the 2300 block of North Edgemont Street in the Los Feliz neighborhood, reported the Associated Press. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025

Noun

Again, more slug from Tatis will help, which is why everyone breathed a sigh of relief when none of the imaging revealed any breaks in the wrist struck by a pitch in the ninth inning Thursday at Dodger Stadium. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025

However, the evening soon takes a bloody turn after vampire hunters try to break in and infiltrate the evening of Black pride and community. —Matt Minton, Variety, 20 June 2025