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Another word for mob

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Noun

  1. An enormous number of persons gathered together

      1. A large group of people gathered or crowded closely together; a multitude.
      2. A large group of things; a host.
      3. To crowd into; fill:
      1. A large number of insects or other small organisms, especially when in motion.
      2. A group of bees, social wasps, or ants, when migrating with a queen to establish a new colony.
      3. An aggregation of persons or animals, especially when in turmoil or moving in mass:
      1. A multitude; a throng.
      2. The undistinguished crowd or ordinary run of persons or things.
      3. People who are followers, not leaders.
      1. To exert steady weight or force against:
      2. To move by applying pressure:
      3. To squeeze or clasp in fondness or concern:
      1. A very great number.
      2. The masses; the populace:
      1. A unified body of matter with no specific shape:
      2. A grouping of individual parts or elements that compose a unified body of unspecified size or quantity:
      3. A large but nonspecific amount or number:
      1. A large group or crowd; a swarm:
      2. A nomadic Mongol or Turkic tribe.
      3. A nomadic tribe or group.
      1. A group of animals that live, travel, or feed together.
      2. A group of people under the leadership of one person, especially the members of a church.
      3. A large crowd or number:
      1. To press between opposing bodies so as to break, compress, or injure:
      2. To break, pound, or grind (stone or ore, for example) into small fragments or powder.
      3. To put down with force; subdue:
      1. A large number of persons gathered together; a throng.
      2. The common people; the populace.
      3. A group of people united by a common characteristic, as age, interest, or vocation:
    See also:

    group

    big

  2. The common people

    See also:

    over

  3. An organized group of criminals, hoodlums, or wrongdoers

      1. A circular object, form, line, or arrangement.
      2. A small circular band, generally made of precious metal and often set with jewels, worn on the finger.
      3. A circular band used for carrying, holding, or containing something:
      1. A collection of items tied up or wrapped; a bundle.
      2. A container made to be carried on the body of a person or animal.
      3. The amount, as of food, that is processed and packaged at one time or in one season.
      1. A group of criminals or hoodlums who band together for mutual protection and profit.
      2. A group of adolescents who band together, especially a group of delinquents.
      3. A group of people who associate regularly on a social basis:
      1. A thin strip of flexible material used to encircle and bind one object or to hold a number of objects together:
      2. A strip or stripe that contrasts with something else in color, texture, or material.
      3. A narrow strip of fabric used to trim, finish, or reinforce articles of clothing.
    See also:

    group

  4. A very large number of things grouped together

      1. A large group of people gathered or crowded closely together; a multitude.
      2. A large group of things; a host.
      3. To crowd into; fill:
      1. A large number of insects or other small organisms, especially when in motion.
      2. A group of bees, social wasps, or ants, when migrating with a queen to establish a new colony.
      3. An aggregation of persons or animals, especially when in turmoil or moving in mass:
      1. A usually numerical record of a competitive event:
      2. The total number of points made by each competitor or side in a contest, either final or at a given stage:
      3. The number of points attributed to a competitor or team.
      1. A multitude; a throng.
      2. The undistinguished crowd or ordinary run of persons or things.
      3. People who are followers, not leaders.
      1. A very great number.
      2. The masses; the populace:
      1. A unified body of matter with no specific shape:
      2. A grouping of individual parts or elements that compose a unified body of unspecified size or quantity:
      3. A large but nonspecific amount or number:
      1. The major unit of the Roman army consisting of 3,000 to 6,000 infantry troops and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.
      2. A large military unit trained for combat; an army.
      3. A large number; a multitude.
      1. One who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity.
      2. A person who manages an inn or hotel.
      3. One that furnishes facilities and resources for a function or event:
      1. A large group or crowd; a swarm:
      2. A nomadic Mongol or Turkic tribe.
      3. A nomadic tribe or group.
      1. A group of animals that live, travel, or feed together.
      2. A group of people under the leadership of one person, especially the members of a church.
      3. A large crowd or number:
      1. A large number of persons gathered together; a throng.
      2. The common people; the populace.
      3. A group of people united by a common characteristic, as age, interest, or vocation:
      1. A visible body of very fine water droplets or ice particles suspended in the atmosphere at altitudes ranging up to several miles above sea level.
      2. A mass of particles or droplets, as of dust, smoke, or steam, suspended in the atmosphere or existing in outer space.
      3. A large moving body of things in the air or on the ground; a swarm:
      1. A large body of people organized and trained for land warfare.
      2. The entire military land forces of a country.
      3. A tactical and administrative military unit consisting of a headquarters, two or more corps, and auxiliary forces.
    See also:

    group

    big

Verb

  1. To congregate, as around a person

      1. A large group of people gathered or crowded closely together; a multitude.
      2. A large group of things; a host.
      3. To crowd into; fill:
      1. To exert steady weight or force against:
      2. To move by applying pressure:
      3. To squeeze or clasp in fondness or concern:
      1. A group of animals that live, travel, or feed together.
      2. A group of people under the leadership of one person, especially the members of a church.
      3. A large crowd or number:
      1. A large number of persons gathered together; a throng.
      2. The common people; the populace.
      3. A group of people united by a common characteristic, as age, interest, or vocation:
    See also:

    tighten

    collect

  2. To fill to excess by compressing or squeezing tightly

      1. The material out of which something is made or formed; substance.
      2. The essential substance or elements; essence:
      3. Unspecified material:
      1. A collection of items tied up or wrapped; a bundle.
      2. A container made to be carried on the body of a person or animal.
      3. The amount, as of food, that is processed and packaged at one time or in one season.
      1. A weight or mass that is supported:
      2. The overall force to which a structure is subjected in supporting a weight or mass or in resisting externally applied forces.
      3. Something that is carried, as by a vehicle, person, or animal:
      1. To drive or wedge forcibly into a tight position:
      2. To activate or apply (a brake) suddenly. Often used with on:
      3. To cause (moving parts, for example) to lock into an unworkable position:
      1. A large number of persons gathered together; a throng.
      2. The common people; the populace.
      3. A group of people united by a common characteristic, as age, interest, or vocation:
      1. To force, press, or squeeze (something) into an insufficient or barely sufficient space; stuff.
      2. To feed a large amount of food to (an animal).
      3. To fill (oneself or one's stomach, for example) with food.
    See also:

    tighten

    full

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Another word for mob

Noun

  1. A disorderly crowd of people

      1. One who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity.
      2. A person who manages an inn or hotel.
      3. One that furnishes facilities and resources for a function or event:
      1. A wild or turbulent disturbance created by a large number of people.
      2. A violent disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled for a common purpose.
      3. An unrestrained outbreak, as of laughter or passions.
      1. A disorderly retreat or flight following defeat.
      2. An overwhelming defeat.
      3. A disorderly crowd of people; a mob.
      1. A large group or crowd; a swarm:
      2. A nomadic Mongol or Turkic tribe.
      3. A nomadic tribe or group.
      1. A very great number.
      2. The masses; the populace:
      1. To exert steady weight or force against:
      2. To move by applying pressure:
      3. To squeeze or clasp in fondness or concern:
      1. A large group of people gathered or crowded closely together; a multitude.
      2. A large group of things; a host.
      3. To crowd into; fill:
      1. A tumultuous crowd; a mob.
      2. The lowest or unrefined class of people. Often used with the.
      3. A group of persons regarded with contempt:
      1. A large number of insects or other small organisms, especially when in motion.
      2. A group of bees, social wasps, or ants, when migrating with a queen to establish a new colony.
      3. An aggregation of persons or animals, especially when in turmoil or moving in mass:
    See also:

    gathering

    crowd

  2. The common people

    See also:

    crowd

    people

Verb
      1. A large number of insects or other small organisms, especially when in motion.
      2. A group of bees, social wasps, or ants, when migrating with a queen to establish a new colony.
      3. An aggregation of persons or animals, especially when in turmoil or moving in mass:
      1. A large number of persons gathered together; a throng.
      2. The common people; the populace.
      3. A group of people united by a common characteristic, as age, interest, or vocation:
      1. To move or act energetically and rapidly:
      2. To push or force one's way.
      3. To act aggressively, especially in business dealings.
    See also:

    riot

    rebel

    attack

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Sentence Examples

  • His rule was always to look a mob in the face.

  • He was killed by a mob in a jail at Carthage, Illinois, on the 27th of June 1844.

  • "The mob is terrible--disgusting," he said to himself in French.

  • He had constant encounters with the mob, but his tact and courage never failed.

  • He, however, protected the royal family against the violence of the mob and, on the 7th of August, even attempted to bring about a reconciliation, but his efforts were frustrated by Marie Antoinette.

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