mob

US /mɑːb/
UK /mɑːb/
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1.

foule, populace, bande

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

:
The angry mob gathered outside the courthouse.
La foule en colère s'est rassemblée devant le palais de justice.
He was attacked by a violent mob.
Il a été attaqué par une foule violente.
2.

mafia, gang

an organized group of criminals

:
He was involved with the mob and ended up in jail.
Il était impliqué avec la mafia et a fini en prison.
The police are trying to break up the local mob.
La police essaie de démanteler la mafia locale.
1.

envahir, assaillir

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

:
Fans mobbed the celebrity as he left the hotel.
Les fans ont envahi la célébrité alors qu'il quittait l'hôtel.
The children mobbed the ice cream truck.
Les enfants ont envahi le camion de glaces.