Mob

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːb/

Mob (noun)

  1. a large group of people who are angry or excited and may become violent.
  2. a group of criminals who work together, often involved in illegal activities.
  3. a group of animals, especially sheep or birds, moving together.

Examples

  • The mob gathered outside the building, shouting loudly.
  • A mob of protesters blocked the street.

Common collocations: angry mob, mob violence, mob boss, mob activity, mob of animals

Mob (verb)

  1. to gather around someone or something in a large group, often in an excited way.

Examples

  • Fans mobbed the celebrity as she left the building.
  • The children mobbed the ice cream truck.

Synonyms of Mob

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Mob

  • contrasts with a group or crowd