mugging

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Word: Mugging

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition: Mugging is when someone attacks another person in order to steal their money or belongings. This usually happens in a public place.

Example Sentence: "The mugging happened late at night in the park, and the victim was very scared."

Usage Instructions:

• Use "mugging" to talk about a specific type of crime.
• It is often used in discussions about safety, crime rates, or personal experiences with theft.

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex discussions, you might see "mugging" used in the context of urban safety, crime prevention strategies, or in legal discussions about robbery.

Word Variants:

• Mugger (noun): A person who commits a mugging. Example: "The mugger was caught by the police."
• Mug (verb): To attack someone to rob them, but it’s less commonly used in this way compared to the noun form. Example: "They mugged him on the street."

Different Meanings:

• In a different context, "mugging" can also refer to making funny faces or gestures, especially to entertain others. Example: "The actor was always mugging for the camera during the photoshoot."

Synonyms:

• Robbery
• Assault (in the context of theft)
• Hold-up
• Stick-up (more informal)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "mugging," but you might hear phrases like:
  • "Watch your back" (be aware of your surroundings to avoid being attacked).
  • "Stay alert" (pay attention to your environment).

Summary:

"Mugging" primarily refers to a violent crime where the intention is to steal, but it can also mean making exaggerated facial expressions in a different context.

Academic

Noun

1. assault with intent to rob