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mugger

noun

Definition of mugger

as in robber

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Recent Examples of mugger An architect sees his wife killed and his daughter raped by muggers and responds by embarking on a vigilante shooting spree. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026 The Promethean is a triumphant calling, not a mugger in an underpass. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 The story documented the stabbing death of a 24-year-old father of two who was attacked by an armed mugger outside a casino in the city’s upscale Knightsbridge neighborhood. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025 Will Death Wish inspire an actual vigilante to murder muggers? — Andrew Tobias, Vulture, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for mugger

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Noun

Police say the robbers took $50 from one of the chicken stand workers, and $60 from the other.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Certain men have reportedly watched CCTV footage of their stupefied selves inexplicably helping their robbers gut their apartments of possessions.

— Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of robber

Noun

The idea was that in the wake of the death of my main series for 12 years, Destiny, this Splatoon looter shooter could make that sting a bit less.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
If the idea of a Splatoon looter-shooter appeals to you, then Splatoon Raiders should be on your radar.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of looter

Noun

The assailants attacked a mosque in Kpenya village after attacks in a string of villages in the remote Borgu Local Government Area of Niger state Friday, police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
The shooter who gunned down a man in Fort Worth’s West 7th entertainment district in 2024 amid an argument about a person whom the assailant was dating has pleaded guilty to murder.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of assailant

Noun

Last week, Nanos released a pair of ransom notes purported to be from Nancy’s kidnapper to the public.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
Two notes that appear to have been sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper to a local news outlet shortly after her disappearance were made public Friday by the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

— Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of kidnapper

Noun

Sadness, shock, and anger manifested at a vigil in Mattapan Tuesday night, as the community prayed for the woman who was hit and killed during an alleged carjacker's reckless escape attempt last Saturday.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 24 June 2026
The man matching the description of the carjacker was found running away from the last car reported stolen, MDSO said, near Southwest 152nd Avenue and Sunset Drive.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026

Definition of carjacker

Noun

Use them on purse and luggage zippers to deter pickpockets, or clip smaller items together, like hair ties, cords, or pouches.

— Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Think of it like a team of pickpockets, one of which walks up to ask you for directions while the other swipes your wallet.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

Definition of pickpocket

Noun

The sequence of events, like [Milo’s abductor Carrie, played by Sophia Lillis] being at the house — Carrie never shows up at the house in the book or any of that kind of stuff.

— Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Savannah made numerous videos on her social media speaking directly to the potential abductor, even offering to pay and acknowledging her mother may no longer be alive.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of abductor

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