Mobben — meaning in English

English meaning

• bullying noun Repeated aggressive behavior intended to intimidate, hurt, or make life difficult for someone perceived as weaker.
• hector verb To bully or intimidate someone through loud, aggressive bluster.

Senses

Mobben is used for these senses in English:

• bullying Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.
• hector (intransitive) To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.
• pick on (transitive) To bully, harass, or make fun of a victim; to bother or harass.

hector — full definition

1. verb To bully or intimidate someone through loud, aggressive bluster.
2. noun A blustering bully who tries to intimidate through loud, aggressive behavior.

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