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

If that manager was surprised or heard a different version, trust breaks in the hallway instead of in the meeting. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Denver’s rush is heating up In addition to the extra attention from opponents, of course, the Broncos are also breaking in a new running mate for Allen inside on pass-rushing situations. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Noun

After her death, counterterrorism police reopened a probe into an alleged firebomb and break-in attempt at Farage’s south London home in April 2025. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

For many companies, security only becomes a priority after something goes wrong—a break-in, a lawsuit or an overnight incident. — Sami Nomair, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026