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Mugger

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