Definition

The act of bullying or harassing someone by a group of people, often in a workplace or school setting.

Example

The employees reported incidents of mobbing that created a hostile work environment.

Conversation

I heard some kids at school were talking about mobbing someone in class.

That's really upsetting; bullying like that shouldn't happen.

Yeah, I just don’t understand why people feel the need to engage in mobbing others.

Me neither. We should definitely stand up against that kind of behavior.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To attack or harass someone in a group, often in a hostile or aggressive manner.

Example

The group was mobbing the celebrity outside the restaurant, making it hard for her to leave.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they were mobbing the entrance at the concert?

Yeah, it was crazy! I couldn't believe how excited everyone was.

I thought it was a bit overwhelming, though.

Root Explanation

Mobbing originates from the verb 'mob' (from the Latin *mobile*, meaning movable or changeable) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating an action or process). The term describes the act of a group of people behaving aggressively towards an individual, often in a workplace or social setting.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mob' as a group that is 'moving' against someone, and the '-ing' shows that this is an ongoing action. This helps you remember that 'mobbing' refers to a group acting aggressively towards an individual.

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