mugging

[US]/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. committing robbery or violence
v. attacking and robbing someone in a public place

Example Sentences

He was a victim of a violent mugging in the alley.

The police are investigating the mugging that took place last night.

She was left traumatized after the mugging incident.

The mugging occurred in broad daylight, shocking the community.

Witnesses saw the mugging and immediately called the police.

The mugging was caught on surveillance cameras.

He lost his wallet in the mugging.

The victim suffered minor injuries during the mugging.

The suspect was arrested in connection with the mugging.

The community came together to support the victim of the mugging.

Real-world Examples

Be responsible for all the muggings, jailbreaks and race riots?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

He was the victim of a mugging.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

I guess your mugging days are behind you.

Source: Friends Season 9

Back in my mugging days, I worked St. Mark's Comics.

Source: Friends Season 9

He's mean mugging the crap out of me.

Source: Editing guest room

Here, muggings and petty theft are part of everyday life.

Source: Human Planet

He's been arrested for mugging, picked up for knife-fighting.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

It's just a few files pertaining to recent muggings.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Are you sure there's nothing else you remember about the night of the mugging?

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

I think this might qualify as a mugging.

Source: Charlie’s Growth Diary Season 4

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