muggings
nounUK /ˈmʌɡ.ɪŋz/
US /ˈmʌɡ.ɪŋz/
Attacks where someone steals from a person in the street.
The police warned people to be careful because there were several muggings in the area.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of attacking and robbing someone in a public place.
A mugging happened outside the station last night.
3. A sudden attack on a person to take their money or belongings.
He reported the mugging to the police right away.
4. The crime of using force or threats to steal from someone.
Muggings often happen in quiet streets after dark.