Burgling or burglary refers to the act of unlawfully entering a building or property with the intention of stealing. There are several synonyms for the term 'burgled' often used in the English language. The most popular are 'robbed', 'stolen from', 'looted', 'rifled', 'trespassed', 'invaded' and 'plundered'. These words are all used to describe the act of stealing from a place where one is not supposed to be. Some informal or slang terms for 'burgled' also exist, such as 'jacked' or 'ripped off'. Regardless of the term used, burglary is a serious crime that can result in severe legal consequences for those convicted.