cracksman

/ˈkræksmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A skilled thief or burglar, particularly one who specializes in breaking into safes or cracking combination locks.

“The police suspected the cracksman of being involved in the high-profile jewelry heist.”

Synonyms

  • burglar
  • safe-cracker
  • thief

Antonyms

  • law-abiding citizen
  • security expert