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mug Antonyms

Opposite of mug

Because the opposite of mug shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To attack and rob someone in a public place.

Usage Example

"He was mugged in the alleyway on his way home from the train station."

Strong
protect
defend

• noun (Context 2)

A person who is easily deceived, fooled, or taken advantage of.

Usage Example

"They thought he was a cynic for paying full price, but he knew the antique's true value."

Strong
cynic
skeptic

Similar words to mug

Words similar to mug shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sucker
face
fool
rob
dupe
kisser
chump
hold up
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• Nearby Words

muff
muffle
mufti
mug
mugger
mugginess
muggle

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mug. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mug
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