mob

US /mɑːb/
UK /mɑːb/
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1.

turba, multitud, chusma

a large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and violent or that is involved in criminal activity

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The angry mob gathered outside the courthouse.
La turba enfurecida se reunió frente al juzgado.
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He was attacked by a violent mob.
Fue atacado por una turba violenta.
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2.

mafia, gang

an organized group of criminals

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He was involved with the mob and ended up in jail.
Estaba involucrado con la mafia y terminó en la cárcel.
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The police are trying to break up the local mob.
La policía está tratando de desmantelar la mafia local.
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1.

rodear, abalanzarse sobre

to crowd around (someone) in an unruly or excited way

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Fans mobbed the celebrity as he left the hotel.
Los fans rodearon a la celebridad cuando salió del hotel.
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The children mobbed the ice cream truck.
Los niños rodearon el camión de helados.
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