Muggered: meaning, definitions and examples
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muggered
[ ˈmʌɡərd ]
past tense
Muggered is the past tense of the verb 'mug', which means to attack someone in a public place in order to steal money or valuables. This action can often involve violence or the threat of it.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He muggered the passerby in the alley.
- They muggered their victims late at night.
- She was muggered last week on her way home.
- The police caught the man who had muggered several tourists.
Translations
Translations of the word "muggered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 assaltado
🇮🇳 डाका डाला गया
🇩🇪 überfallen
🇮🇩 dirampok
🇺🇦 нападений
🇵🇱 napadnięty
🇯🇵 襲われた
🇫🇷 attaqué
🇪🇸 asaltado
🇹🇷 saldırıya uğramış
🇰🇷 습격당한
🇸🇦 مهاجم
🇨🇿 napadený
🇸🇰 napadnutý
🇨🇳 被袭击
🇸🇮 napaden
🇮🇸 árás
🇰🇿 шабуыл жасалды
🇬🇪 напადეს
🇦🇿 hücum edilib
🇲🇽 asalto
Etymology
The word 'mug' originated in the late 17th century from the slang term 'mug' meaning 'a face' or 'to make a face'. It is linked to the earlier meanings of 'mug' as in an animal's jaw or face. The term developed connotations related to the act of making a face or grimacing, likely inspired by the facial expressions associated with attempts to intimidate or frighten someone during an assault. By the late 19th century, 'mugging' began to be associated more specifically with the act of street theft involving some level of violence, primarily in urban settings. The verb 'mug' evolved over time to take on its current meaning, while the related noun 'mugger' was formed to designate individuals who commit this type of crime.