
Mugger
Crime-Related
Used mainly in crime contexts, ‘mugger’ often involves a physical threat or attack.
News report: The police are searching for the mugger who attacked a woman last night.
Informal Term
'Mugger' is an informal word for a robber and is less likely to be used in formal legal terms.
She told her friend about the mugger, not the police.
Fear and Danger
The term 'mugger' might evoke fear or caution when used, referring to personal safety.
He advised his sister to be aware of muggers in the alley.
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