détrousser

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French

Etymology

By surface analysis, dé- +‎ trousser.

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détrousser

  1. (transitive) to rob someone of what they are wearing or carrying; to mug
    Synonym: dépouiller
    • 2024 August 2, “Ils détroussent et frappent un ado”, in La Provence, page 6:
      [] les trois hommes, défavorablement connus de la justice, notamment pour des vols avec violence, auraient détroussé en pleine nuit leur victime, lui volant sa sacoche, sa montre, son téléphone portable.
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