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mugging vs assault

assault vs mugging

mugging and assault both are nouns.

mugging is not a verb while assault is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mugging Yes No No No
assault Yes No Yes No
As nouns, assault is a hypernym of mugging; that is, assault is a word with a broader meaning than mugging:
  • mugging: assault with intent to rob
  • assault: a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
mugging (noun) assault (noun)
assault with intent to rob close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will
mugging (verb) assault (verb)
attack in speech or writing
attack someone physically or emotionally
force (someone) to have sex against their will
Difference between mugging and assault

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