Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mobbed
verb
/mÉ’bd/
Definition
To crowd around someone or something in a highly enthusiastic or aggressive manner.
Examples
- After winning the game, the players were mobbed by their fans.
- The celebrity was mobbed by paparazzi when leaving the restaurant.
- During the sale, shoppers mobbed the store, eager to grab the best deals.
Meaning
When a large group of people comes together to surround or overwhelm someone, often in a chaotic or uncontrolled way.
Synonyms
- crowded
- swarmed
- besieged
- surrounded
- hounded
