Word
mugging
Phoneticsmug·ging, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈməɡɪŋ/
UK/mˈʌɡɪŋ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a crime where someone steals your money or belongings by using force or threatening you. It usually happens in a public place and involves a person or group.
n. a violent crime involving the theft of property from a person through the use of force or the threat of force. Often used in the context of street crime or public safety.
Examples
“The police are looking for the man involved in the mugging.”
“After the mugging in the park, the victim reported that the attacker had a knife and demanded his wallet.”
“Urban planners often implement better lighting and surveillance to reduce the incidence of mugging in high-traffic areas where visibility is naturally low.”
Examples
simple
“The police are looking for the man involved in the mugging.”
contextual
“After the mugging in the park, the victim reported that the attacker had a knife and demanded his wallet.”
complex
“Urban planners often implement better lighting and surveillance to reduce the incidence of mugging in high-traffic areas where visibility is naturally low.”
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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