disorderly mob
[dɪˈsɔːrdərli mɑːb]
nounpl: disorderly mobs
multidão desordeira
1. a large, disorganized group of people who are behaving in a chaotic, violent, or unruly manner
The disorderly mob gathered outside the courthouse, shouting and pushing against police barriers.
A multidão desordeira se reuniu do lado de fora do tribunal, gritando e empurrando contra as barreiras policiais.
2. a crowd that lacks discipline, organization, or respect for law and order
Police struggled to control the disorderly mob during the protest.
A polícia teve dificuldade em controlar a multidão desordeira durante o protesto.
The term 'disorderly mob' carries significant weight in both American and Brazilian legal and social contexts, often used in media reporting on protests, riots, or public disturbances. In Brazil, 'multidão desordeira' is frequently used in news broadcasts and official police reports. The phrase implies not just a large number of people, but a loss of individual responsibility and the emergence of group behavior that may become violent or destructive.
NYC Slang
unruly crowd; rowdy bunch
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