mobs

verb

Surrounds and crowds someone or something in a disorderly or aggressive way.

"The celebrity often gets mobs by fans."

noun

Large, disorderly crowds of people, often acting violently or causing trouble.

"Police dispersed the angry mobs quickly."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: rabble, rout, family, crime syndicate, syndicate, pack, pile, jam, throng, gang, ring