violent mob

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A crowd using physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.

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  • A violent mob stormed the embassy, causing significant damage.
  • The police struggled to control the violent mob protesting the new laws.
  • Eyewitnesses described a violent mob clashing with security forces.
  • Fear spread through the town as a violent mob marched through the streets.
  • He was caught in the middle of a violent mob and had to seek refuge.
  • Leaders urged calm, fearing a violent mob could ignite widespread unrest.
  • The demonstration turned ugly, quickly devolving into a violent mob scene.
  • Security footage showed a violent mob attempting to breach the perimeter.
  • Reports indicated that a small protest had escalated into a violent mob.
  • The authorities vowed to bring to justice those responsible for forming the violent mob.