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Burglar vs Prowler - What's the difference?

burglar | prowler | Synonyms |

As nouns the difference between burglar and prowler

is that burglar is a thief who steals from premises while prowler is one who roves about for prey; one who prowls.

burglar

English

(burglary)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A thief who steals from premises.
    • The burglar made off with a large diamond from the museum.

    Related terms

    * burglarize * burglary * burgle * burglar alarm * cat burglar

    See also

    * robber * thief

    prowler

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who roves about for prey; one who prowls.
  • *'>citation

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