1. the action of a crowd of people surrounding and harassing someone
2. behavior in which a group of birds or animals attack a predator or intruder
Usage: biology

1. present participle of mob: crowding around someone in an aggressive or enthusiastic way

Examples

• The celebrity experienced mobbing by aggressive fans outside the hotel.
• Workplace mobbing can cause serious psychological harm to employees.
• The crows were mobbing the hawk that entered their territory.
• Small birds often engage in mobbing behavior to drive away larger predators.
• The protesters were mobbing the politician as he tried to enter the building.
• Fans were mobbing the singer for autographs after the concert.
• The mobbing behavior of the sparrows successfully chased away the cat.