Pronunciation: /mɑb/
noun a large, disorderly crowd of people
A1 The mob gathered outside the courthouse to protest.
A2 The mob of angry fans rushed the stage after the concert.
B1 The mob demanded justice for the victim of the crime.
B2 The mob grew larger as more people joined in the demonstration.
C1 The mob mentality can lead to dangerous and destructive behavior.
C2 The mob was eventually dispersed by riot police using tear gas.
verb to crowd around or attack someone in a mob
A1 The angry villagers mobbed the thief.
A2 The fans mobbed the celebrity as she exited the building.
B1 Protesters mobbed the streets demanding justice for the victims.
B2 The football hooligans mobbed the opposing team's bus.
C1 The political rally was mobbed by supporters waving banners and chanting slogans.
C2 The rock star was mobbed by adoring fans wherever he went.
formal The police were called to disperse the violent mob that had gathered outside the courthouse.
informal I heard there was a mob forming at the park for a protest.
slang The mob at the concert was so hyped up, they were pushing and shoving to get to the front.
figurative The angry customers formed a mob at the store, demanding a refund for the faulty product.
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