housebreaking

noun
UK: /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/
US: /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

  1. The act of illegally entering a building to steal things.

    1. Housebreaking is a serious crime.
    2. The increase in housebreaking cases prompted the police to increase patrols in the area.

Synonyms

training theft potty training larceny burglary
housebreaking noun

  1. The act of training a pet to urinate and defecate outside or in a designated indoor spot.

    1. Housebreaking a puppy takes time.
    2. The family is housebreaking their new kitten to use the litter box in the basement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "housebreaking" is /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "housebreaking": training, theft, potty training, larceny, burglary.

Example usage of "housebreaking": "Housebreaking is a serious crime.". More examples on the page.