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mugshot Synonyms

Another word for mugshot

Choosing another word for mugshot 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)

An official photograph of a person's face, typically showing both front and profile views, taken by the police after an arrest.

Usage Example

"The detective reviewed the suspect's mug shot before conducting the interview."

Strongest
mug shot
booking photo
police photograph

• noun (Context 2)

Any small, informal portrait photograph showing only a person's head and shoulders, such as on an identification badge or in a directory.

Usage Example

"Every employee had to submit a small headshot for the new security badges."

Strong
headshot
portrait

• Nearby Words

muggle
muggy
mughal
mugshot
mugwort
muhabura
mujahideen

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