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Purse-Snatchers

Definition

Purse-snatchers are individuals who steal purses or bags typically carried by women, usually by forcefully grabbing it and running away.

Senses

Noun

1. [Plural] Criminals who target women's purses or bags to steal valuable contents.

Examples

Noun

1. Be careful while walking in crowded areas to avoid purse-snatchers.

2. The police arrested two purse-snatchers near the shopping mall.

3. Many victims of purse-snatchers fail to report the crime to avoid further trouble.

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