bumrush

Mob storms in

Bumrush (also bum-rush or bum rush) means to rush or charge at someone or something aggressively, often with the intent to force entry or overwhelm by sheer momentum.

Security guards worry about crowds trying to bumrush the stage.

The term originated in American slang, likely from the idea of ejecting an undesirable person (a "bum") from a venue.

As a noun, a bumrush is such an aggressive charge: The concert ended in chaos after a bumrush at the front gates.

assault

charge

Cost or accusation

  • stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
  • overrunSpread throughout uncontrollably
  • swarmMass of moving insects

mob · tackle · overwhelm · overpower · blitz · ambush · pounce · invade · raid · siege

surprise

ambush

Surprise strike from concealment

startle · shock · jolt · pounce · spring · swoop · descend · waylay · intercept

Opposites
manner of approach

bumrushretreat

Sanctuary or withdrawal

withdraw · saunter · amble · stroll · creep

crowd/force dynamics

bumrushwait in line

file in · disperse · scatter · fall back · evacuate

approach manner

bumrushsaunter

Relaxed, aimless stride

stroll · amble · creep · tiptoe · inch forward

Family

bumrushed

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