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English > 1 sense of the word *mugging*:
NOUN	act	mugging	assault with intent to rob

mugging > pronunciation
Sounds	mah'gihng
Rhymes	abducting ... zoning: 2006 rhymes with ihng...

English > *mugging*: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaning	assault with intent to rob.
Broader	assault	A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
Verbs	mug	rob at gunpoint or with the threat / threat of violence