mob

simple noun34 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9

A large crowd of people, especially one that is angry and violent.

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

A crowd showing unfriendly or aggressive behavior.

A crowd taking part in a violent public disturbance.

A crowd that is difficult to control or discipline.

A mob that kills someone, especially by hanging, for an alleged offense without a legal trial.

A crowd that is wildly excited or uncontrolled.

A crowd eager for bloodshed or violence.

A crowd shouting loudly, typically for someone to be punished.

A crowd making a long, loud, crying sound.

A group of strong and violent men, especially criminals.

Violent and destructive acts carried out by a mob.

The tendency for people's behavior or beliefs to conform to those of the group they are in.

Control of a political situation by a mob; mob law.

Rough justice demanded and administered by a mob.

To take violent action against someone or something.

To cause someone's death.

To unlawfully kill someone.

To move into positions all around someone or something, to prevent escape.

To completely destroy a building with fire.

To say something very loudly.

To destroy something with fire.

To kill someone for an alleged crime without a legal trial, especially by hanging.

To shout or sing a word or phrase repeatedly.

To pursue someone in order to catch or harm them.

To deliberately set fire to a building or vehicle.

To arrive and attack someone or something suddenly and in large numbers.

To attack someone violently.

To direct or be in charge of a mob.

To encourage a group of people to be violent or unlawful.

To become part of an existing mob.

To cause a crowd to go in different directions.

To disperse or cause a mob to disperse.

To come together to create a mob.