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mugger

[muhg-er] / ˈmʌg ər /
NOUN
attacker
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Later in the story, he catches up to a violent serial mugger who had been stabbed and is clinging to life.

From Los Angeles Times

Two muggers who left a stranger fearing he would be killed when they attacked him for his mobile phone have been jailed.

From BBC

“I want to hate these muggers and murderers. They should be forced to suffer, and, when they kill, they should be executed for their crimes,” the advertisement stated.

From BBC

He drew his gun and made the mugger hand over the pocket knife, which he threw in the gutter.

From BBC

First, he maneuvered his food truck to cut off the mugger; then he jumped out to confront the man.

From Los Angeles Times