mob attacks sb/sth

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

To take violent action against someone or something.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The angry mob attacked the police station.
  • A violent mob attacked the building, causing extensive damage.
  • Witnesses saw a frenzied mob attack the lone demonstrator.
  • The protestors feared the mob would attack their camp.
  • Local residents formed a mob to attack the drug dealers' hideout.
  • The security forces were unable to prevent the mob from attacking the embassy.
  • During the riot, an unruly mob attacked several shops.
  • The news reported that a large mob had attacked the government offices.
  • Fearing reprisal, the family fled before the mob could attack their home.
  • The speaker was whisked away before the angry mob could attack him.