Mugging and Mug

Mugging

Mugging noun - Assault with intent to rob.
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Synonyms for Mugging

Mug is a synonym for mugging. In some cases you can use "Mug" instead a verb "Mugging".

Nearby Words: mugged, muggy, mugger

Mug

Mug verb - To distort one's face.

Mugging is a synonym for mug. Sometimes you can replace term "Mugging" with "Mug", this verbs are similar.
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