mobbing Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: M AA1 B IH0 NG
What Does Mobbing Mean?
Mobbing is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of mob. As a noun, it means The aggressive behaviour of a group of animals on another individual (especially a predator).
Mobbing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of mob
Mobbing as a Noun
- The aggressive behaviour of a group of animals on another individual (especially a predator).
- Group bullying.
- Mob programming.
Verb
- To crowd around (someone), sometimes with hostility.
The fans mobbed a well-dressed couple who resembled their idols.
- To crowd into or around a place.
The shoppers mobbed the store on the first day of the sale.
Verb
- To wrap up in, or cover with, a cowl.
Synonyms of Mobbing
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Mobbing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Mobbing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Mobbing in a Sentence
The fans mobbed a well-dressed couple who resembled their idols.
The shoppers mobbed the store on the first day of the sale.
Word Forms & Grammar
mobbing
mobbing (countable and uncountable, plural mobbings)