What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cracksmen
Example
The cracksmen were able to bypass the security system and steal the jewels. [cracksmen: noun]
Example
The police arrested a group of cracksmen who had been targeting banks in the area. [cracksmen: plural noun]
safebreaker
Example
The safebreaker was able to open the safe and steal the cash inside. [safebreaker: noun]
Example
The police caught the safebreaker in the act of breaking into the jewelry store's safe. [safebreaker: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Safebreaker is more commonly used than cracksmen in modern English. Cracksmen is an older term that may be considered outdated in some contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cracksmen and safebreaker?
Safebreaker is a more formal term than cracksmen and is more likely to be used in legal or official contexts.
