Mugger and Yob

Mugger

Mugger noun - A robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street).
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Yob and mugger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yob" instead a noun "Mugger".

Nearby Words: mugged, muggy, mugging

Yob

Yob noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
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Mugger and yob are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mugger" instead a noun "Yob".
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