mug shot

NOUN

photo of suspect's head

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mug

WEAK

close-up head shot identification photo identification photograph passport photo police photograph

Example Sentences

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When it didn’t, it was devastating for him because the world saw Paul through his scary mug shot.

From Salon

The pair, who had been traveling the world, had their mug shots taken, were denied entry and flew back to Tokyo.

From Los Angeles Times

Photography YouTuber Jared Polin said that he discussed the portrait with Mr Torok and was told the mug shot did provide inspiration.

From BBC

In his mug shot, the photographer George Steinmetz doesn’t seem especially threatening.

From New York Times

But in his multiple mug shots, I swear I see a shadow of my mom's eyes.

From Salon