Burglarized

/ˈbɜːrɡləraɪzd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of burglarize; committed burglary against (a building).

Etymology

From burglarize + -ed (past tense suffix). Standard formation of the past tense in American English.

Kelly Says

When news reports say 'the store was burglarized,' they're using American English—British news would say 'the store was burgled,' which is actually the older, simpler form.

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