noun
- plural of mugging; violent attacks on people in public places to steal their money or possessions
Examples
- The police reported three muggings in the downtown area last week.
- Muggings have increased in the park after dark.
- She avoided walking alone at night due to recent muggings in the neighborhood.
- The city installed more streetlights to prevent muggings.
- Local news covered a series of muggings near the subway station.
- Security cameras helped solve several muggings in the shopping district.