mob mob /ˈmɑːb/

noun

1. () A disorderly crowd of people  ( rout [ N. American] , rabble , mob )
   a disorderly crowd of people
     The mob gathered in protest against the government.
   The mob gathered in protest against the government.
   
2. () A loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities  ( crime syndicate , family , mob , syndicate )
   a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
   
3. An association of criminals  ( mob , pack , ring , gang )
   an association of criminals
    Police tried to break up the gang
   police tried to break up the gang
    A pack of thieves
   a pack of thieves
   

verb

1. Press tightly together or cram  ( mob , pack , jam , pile , throng )
   press tightly together or cram
    The crowd packed the auditorium
   The crowd packed the auditorium