Home Invasion (Noun)
Meaning
Burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The police reported a home invasion in the neighborhood, where the intruder entered the house while the family was watching TV.
- A home invasion in the early hours of the morning left a family shaken after they were confronted by a masked intruder.
- The home invasion was caught on camera, showing the suspect breaking in through an open window.
- The residents were held at gunpoint during the home invasion, but managed to escape without serious injury.
- A home invasion in a quiet suburban street has raised concerns about the safety of the community.