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Mob

/mˈɑb/
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(noun) A large or disorderly group of people; especially one bent on riotous or destructive action.

The policeman was confronted by the angry mob.
The mob gathered round the car like so many flies.
CEFR Practice Quiz
An angry ____ gathered outside the city hall to protest the government's decision to increase the local property taxes.

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