Synonyms of cat burglar

cat burglar

noun

as in cracksman

Related Words

• cracksman
• burglar
• housebreaker
• purloiner
• robber
• thief
• stealer
• sneak thief
• larcenist
• safecracker
• picklock
• embezzler
• pincher
• grafter
• kleptomaniac
• shoplifter
• pickpocket
• abductor
• pilferer
• kidnapper
• carjacker
• cutpurse
• hijacker
• klepto
• looter
• skyjacker
• pillager
• smuggler
• ravisher
• plunderer
• ransacker
• rustler
• dip
• despoiler
• poacher

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cat burglar

To build out a beloved landmark in a historic district, under the anxious eye of preservationists, and slip in an extra 27,000 square feet of new construction practically unnoticed — that’s the work of a reverse cat burglar. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2025

This American heiress summering in Cannes has just met Grant’s former cat burglar. — Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024

No one mistook them for cat burglars, but the authorities say the crew spent two decades pilfering, and in some cases destroying, art and sports treasures, including Yogi Berra’s championship rings. — Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024

Over the course of headlining two movies and multiple appearances in other Marvel flicks, Rudd has evolved Scott from awkward cat burglar to bona fide superhero. — Devan Coggan, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2023