Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
home-invasion
Noun
/hoʊm ɪnˈveɪʒən/
Definition
A crime in which an intruder breaks into a residence with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft or assault.
Examples
- The family installed a security system to protect against home invasions.
- During a home invasion, the residents were threatened by the intruders.
- Local law enforcement held a seminar on how to prevent home invasions in the neighborhood.
Meaning
Home invasion refers to the illegal entry into a home by an offender with the intent to engage in criminal activity.
Synonyms
- Burglary
- Break-in
- Intrusion
- Robbery
