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

“You’ve got a scholarship,” Foster said to cheers from the other players who leaped from their seats, mobbing Prongos in a celebration reminiscent of when Foster was introduced in the same auditorium seven months earlier.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 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

They were treated like superstars, with crowds waiting for autographs, camping outside their hotel and mobbing their team coach.

From BBC • Mar. 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