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Christine Christie Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Revolted

Is this sentence correct:



"After being mugged for the second time, Ann said she felt so revolted, that she decided not to carry any cash in her purse any more."



And by the way, does the verb 'to mug' imply 'physical violence'?

  

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" And by the way, does the verb 'to mug' imply 'physical violence'? I think " she felt revolted " is not the correct word in your sentence. You can say " she felt violated ".

  • " And by the way, does the verb 'to mug' imply 'physical violence'?
  • I think " she felt revolted " is not the correct word in your sentence.
  • You can say " she felt violated ".
  • Mugging - does suggest implied violence, usually involving the act of banishing a weapon, whether it actually was used.
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Christine Christie

Is this sentence correct:


"After being mugged for the second time, Ann said she felt so revolted, that she decided not to carry any cash in her purse any more."


And by the way, does the verb 'to mug' imply 'physical violence'?

I think " she felt revolted" is not the co

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