Mobbing

workplace bullying, mobbing

noun MOB-ing Rare

Origin: from English mob

Usage Note

Mobbing in German specifically means systematic, repeated harassment of an employee by colleagues or superiors, not merely a one-off incident. Courts require a pattern of behaviour for legal action.

Examples

"Sie erstattete Anzeige wegen Mobbings durch ihren Vorgesetzten."

Natural Translation

She filed a complaint because of bullying by her supervisor.

Literal Translation

She filed complaint because-of mobbings through her superior.

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