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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

The person with the gun then pointed it at the vehicle's owner and her friend, and both robbers got in the vehicle and drove away, running over the friend's arm, the report says.

— arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026
But in the meantime, on their nut-selling quest, Zuriko and Gela are unfortunately — though perhaps inevitably, given that in these parts Murphy’s law is the only one strictly observed — waylaid by highway robbers.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 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

Sadiq said two attackers detonated explosives inside the compound Saturday morning and that police had killed six assailants so far, not including the bombers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
This option from Vantamo flashes a bright light and emits a 130-decibel sound from dual speakers whenever the top pin is pulled, alerting passersby of the emergency and scaring off potential assailants.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of assailant

Noun

The actor worked with Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers to adapt the true story of a radio news broadcaster and an aggrieved kidnapper with modern-day parallels to figures like Luigi Mangione.

— Dave Itzkoff, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of kidnapper

Noun

Sadiq said two attackers detonated explosives inside the compound Saturday morning and that police had killed six assailants so far, not including the bombers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
But the attackers may have stopped because one of them was wounded by an armed security officer at the mosque, federal law enforcement officials told CNN.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of attacker

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

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, costarring Will Price, Tatiana Maslany, Victoria Moroles, Steve Buscemi and Jamie Lee Curtis, follows Turturro’s aging pickpocket and Esposito as the detective on his tail.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Use them on your luggage, backpack, purse, or fanny pack to prevent sneaky pickpockets from slipping their fingers inside.

— Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of pickpocket

Noun

Some are caught on doorbell or security cameras that offer vital clues; others are taken within sight of witnesses who can point police toward a potential abductor.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Tapped into the camera feed via laptop on the plane to Guantanamo, Joe recognizes Sokolov’s contact as Renat, her lead abductor.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of abductor

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