mugger

• Nom désignant une personne qui commet un vol avec violence ou menaces envers une victime, généralement dans un lieu public tel qu'une rue.

A noun referring to a person who commits robbery by threatening or using violence against a victim, typically in a public place like a street.

1. Street robberB1formal

   A person who attacks and robs someone in a public place, typically using force or the threat of violence.

   agresseur de rue

   • The mugger snatched her purse and ran away.
   • Police are searching for a mugger who attacked a tourist last night.
   • She was warned to be careful of muggers in the area.

   Synonymesassailantattackerbandithoodlumrobberthug