the mob
definitions
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a large group of people, especially those acting in a violent or disorderly wayen: a large group of people, especially those acting in a violent or disorderly way
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organized crime groups, especially in the United Statesen: organized crime groups, especially in the United States
examples
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The police had to disperse the mob before they caused damage.
The police had to disperse the mob before they caused damage.
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The novel depicts the rise of the mob in 1920s Chicago.
The novel depicts the rise of the mob in 1920s Chicago.