Mugger

usgb/ˈmʌɡər/
noun

A person who attacks and robs another in a public place.

She was terrified of walking home late at night because she feared muggers.
Visual representation of "mugger" - A person who attacks and robs another in a public place

Often appears as...

  • armed mugger
  • serial mugger

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Disapproving

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Crime-Related

Used mainly in crime contexts, ‘mugger’ often involves a physical threat or attack.

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News report: The police are searching for the mugger who attacked a woman last night.
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Informal Term

'Mugger' is an informal word for a robber and is less likely to be used in formal legal terms.

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She told her friend about the mugger, not the police.
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Fear and Danger

The term 'mugger' might evoke fear or caution when used, referring to personal safety.

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He advised his sister to be aware of muggers in the alley.
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