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HOUSEBREAKING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Housebreaking.

Housebreaking - as a noun

Trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break-inbreaking and entering
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
burglary
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Housebreaking - as a verb

To train an animal to avoid urinating or defecating in the house, except within a litterbox, toilet, or other receptacle.

To break into a house, typically to burgle it.

Example Sentences

"The new law aims to increase penalties for housebreaking offenses."
"He has a long history of housebreaking and burglary."
"The police are investigating a series of housebreakings in the neighborhood."
"She installed a security system to prevent housebreaking."
"The suspect was arrested for housebreaking and theft."
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Word Game Points

Is HOUSEBREAKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, housebreaking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOUSEBREAKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is HOUSEBREAKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, housebreaking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOUSEBREAKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is HOUSEBREAKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, housebreaking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOUSEBREAKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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