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mugger Synonyms

Another word for mugger

Choosing another word for mugger depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who attacks and robs another in a public place.

Usage Example

"The witness provided the police with a detailed description of the robber who snatched the tourist's bag."

Strongest
robber
Strong
assailant
footpad
hold-up man
thief
Weak
bandit
hoodlum
thug

• noun (Context 2)

A large, broad-snouted freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) of the family Crocodylidae, native to marshes, lakes, and slow-moving rivers across the Indian subcontinent.

Usage Example

"During the dry season, the marsh crocodile often burrows into the muddy banks of reservoirs to escape the intense heat."

Strongest
marsh crocodile

Opposites of mugger

The opposite of mugger shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

victim
See all opposites of mugger

• Nearby Words

mufti
mug
mugful
mugger
mugger crocodile
mugginess
mugging

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mugger. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mugger
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