Definition

Noun: A person who is the victim of a mugging; someone who is robbed or assaulted, typically in a public place.

Usage

The term "muggee" is used specifically to identify the person who suffers the crime in an incident of mugging. It is a formal or legal term often found in police reports, news articles, or discussions about crime statistics. It directly contrasts with "mugger," the person who commits the crime.

Examples

• The muggee described the attacker to the police sketch artist.
• The new policy aims to provide better support services for the muggee.
• As a muggee, her sense of security in the city was severely shaken.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in passive constructions or to highlight the victim's perspective in a criminal justice context.
  • The rights of the muggee must be considered alongside those of the accused.

Variants and Related Words

• Mugging (n): The act of attacking someone to rob them.
• Mugger (n): A person who commits a mugging.

Synonyms

• Victim (of a mugging)
• Target (of a mugging)

Notes

"muggee" is a derived noun formed by adding the suffix "-ee" to "mug," indicating the person who receives or is subjected to the action. It is a less common word than "victim" and is used for precise, context-specific reference.

Noun

1. a victim of a mugging
   • the law seems to give more protection to the mugger than to the muggee