Mugger (Noun)
Meaning
A robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The victim described the mugger as a tall man with a scar above his left eyebrow who ran off down a nearby alley.
- In recent weeks, the area has seen an increase in street robberies carried out by the notorious mugger known as the "shadow figure".
- Local authorities released surveillance footage in the hope that it might lead to the capture of the mugger responsible for several high-profile incidents.
- Several passersby were questioned after they claimed to have witnessed a scuffle between the mugger and the intended victim on Monday night.
- On Thursday evening, the community center is set to hold a safety awareness workshop on how to prevent falling prey to the cunning tactics used by urban muggers.