Meaning
A "mob" refers to a large and disorderly crowd of people, often characterized by a lack of organization and a propensity for chaotic behavior, typically arising in situations of heightened emotion or agitation; it can also denote a group engaged in unlawf
💡 The term "mob" can carry pejorative connotations, particularly when describing groups that exhibit aggressive or unruly behavior, and should be used with caution to avoid implying a lack of agency among individuals within the group.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
morning
a
mob
gathered
near
the
fountain
when
a
busker
began
playing
an
energetic
tune
,
and
people
stopped
to
listen
.
Although
the
crowd
looked
disorderly
from
afar
,
it
quickly
settled
into
a
lively
,
friendly
group
with
children
on
parents'
shoulders
and
tourists
taking
photos
.
I
had
to
maneuver
carefully
through
the
throng
to
reach
the
coffee
stall
,
mindful
of
my
bag
and
the
small
dog
that
kept
weaving
between
legs
.
From
the
edge
of
the
square
an
older
woman
offered
a
map
to
anyone
who
seemed
lost
,
and
her
calm
voice
helped
restore
a
sense
of
order
.
By
the
time
the
song
ended
,
the
mob
dispersed
quietly
,
leaving
the
fountain
area
neat
and
unchanged
as
if
nothing
extraordinary
had
happened
.
Common Phrases
mob mentality
mob violence
mob justice
Synonyms
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