Rob vs. Burglarize

If someone sneaks into your house and steals something while no one's home, can you say someone robbed you? Technically, yes, if you're writing outside the legal profession and don't mind loose usage. But if you like words to be as precise as possible, use "burglarize." Here's why.

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