mob

• Nom désignant une foule désordonnée et souvent menaçante, ou une organisation criminelle structurée, notamment liée au crime organisé.

A noun referring to a disorderly crowd of people, or a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities, or an association of criminals.

1. Disorderly crowdB1formal

   A large, unruly crowd of people, often causing trouble or violence.

   foule déchaînée

   • The mob gathered outside the government building, shouting slogans.
   • Police were called to control the angry mob.
   • A mob of fans rushed the stage after the concert.

   Synonymescrowdhordehostmassmultitudepackrabbleriffraffswarmthrong

2. Organized crime groupB2informal

   A secretive and powerful criminal organization, often involved in illegal activities like racketeering and drug trafficking.

   organisation criminelle

   • The mob controlled much of the city's illegal gambling.
   • He was a feared enforcer for the mob.
   • The FBI launched a major investigation into the mob's operations.

   Synonymescartelgangmafiaoutfitsyndicateunderworld

3. Criminal associationB2informal

   A group of criminals who work together, often with a hierarchical structure.

   Organisation criminelle

   • The mob runs a protection racket in the neighborhood.
   • He got involved with the mob to pay off his debts.
   • The mob's influence extended into local politics.

   Synonymescartelcrewgangmafiaoutfitsyndicate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'entourer quelqu'un de manière hostile ou excitée, ou de l'attaquer en groupe.

A verb used to indicate the act of crowding around someone in a hostile or excited manner, or to attack as a group.

1. Crowd around or press tightlyB2informal

   To crowd around someone or something in large numbers, often in an aggressive or excited manner.

   S'assembler en foule autour de

   • Fans mobbed the celebrity as she left the theater.
   • The reporters mobbed the politician for a statement.
   • Shoppers mobbed the store during the big sale.

   Synonymesbesiegecrowdjostlepackpresssurroundswarmthrong