mobbing

VERB

come upon by pushing; surround

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jostle swarm

STRONG

attack cram crowd fill hustle jam overrun pack riot throng

WEAK

set upon

Antonyms

STRONG

retreat surrender

WEAK

avoid ignore leave alone shun

Example Sentences

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But as any financial news reader knows, investors have been mobbing the exits of nontraded private credit funds in the past month.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The media's pursuit of Amy Winehouse is one of the main themes of the film, with paparazzi shown camping outside her home and mobbing her in the street.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

Finally, he grabbed Ian Kinsler from behind and started jumping up and down, which resulted in the team mobbing him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2024

Newsom’s office declined to identify which Target the encounter occurred at, to keep the media from mobbing the store.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2024

They’re screaming and cheering and mobbing the team, who pulled out a fantastic win tonight.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper