Where did the mugging take place?
Source: tatoeba (268474)
Mugging
/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/
Synonyms for "mugging" (76 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
aggravated assaultaggressionamphibious attackarmed assaultarmed robberyasportationassailingassailmentassaultassault and robberyattackbanditrybank robberybanzai attack
Noun(2 words)
armed robberyattack
Strong matches (22)
blitzblitzkriegbreakthroughcattle liftingcattle stealingchargecounterattackcounteroffensivecoup de maincrippling attackdead set atdescent ondiversiondiversionary attackdriveextortionflank attackfrontal attackgas attackhead-on attack
Noun(2 words)
facial contortionsgrin
Related words (38)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: aggravated assault, aggression, amphibious attack, armed assault, armed robbery.
- Sentence evidence is available for mugging, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mugging".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mugging"
Keep "mugging" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mugging" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mugging", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mugging" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
7 entriesarmed mugginglate night muggingmugging incidentmugging victimpurse snatchstreet muggingstrong arm robbery
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
Dan said he had no recollection of mugging Linda.
Source: tatoeba (3991343)
There have been three muggings in this street in the past week.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mugging"?
Closest matches include aggravated assault, aggression, amphibious attack, armed assault, armed robbery.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mugging"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.