mugging

Definition of "mugging"
  1. An act of robbing an individual using force or threat, commonly occurring outdoors
How to use "mugging" in a sentence
  1. He was arrested for a series of muggings in the downtown area.
  2. After the mugging, she became more cautious and avoided walking alone at night.
  3. The spate of muggings in the neighborhood led to increased police surveillance.

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