GANG Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word gang. (close relations)
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crew | nounn | |||||||
noun • the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.) • an organized group of workmen • an informal body of friends • the team of men or women manning a racing shell verb • serve as a crew member on | ||||||||
bunch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a grouping of a number of similar things • an informal body of friends • any collection in its entirety verb • form into a bunch • gather or cause to gather into a cluster | ||||||||
mob | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a disorderly crowd of people • a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities • an association of criminals verb • press tightly together or cram | ||||||||
pack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large indefinite quantity • a complete collection of similar things • a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film) • an association of criminals • an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose • a group of hunting animals • a cream that cleanses and tones the skin • a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect • a bundle (especially one carried on the back) verb • arrange in a container • fill to capacity • compress into a wad • carry, as on one's back • set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome • have with oneself; have on one's person • press tightly together or cram • hike with a backpack • press down tightly • seal with packing • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily • load with a pack • treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood | ||||||||
alliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being allied or confederated • a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest • an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty • a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim • the act of forming an alliance or confederation | ||||||||
assemblage | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group of persons together in one place • a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose • the social act of assembling • several things grouped together or considered as a whole | ||||||||
assembly | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit • the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) • a public facility to meet for open discussion • a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose • a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together • the social act of assembling | ||||||||
association | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal organization of people or groups of people • the act of consorting with or joining with others • the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination • the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination • a social or business relationship • a relation resulting from interaction or dependence • (chemistry) any process of combination (especially in solution) that depends on relatively weak chemical bonding • (ecology) a group of organisms (plants and animals) that live together in a certain geographical region and constitute a community with a few dominant species | ||||||||
band | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unofficial association of people or groups • instrumentalists not including string players • a stripe or stripes of contrasting color • an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material • a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing • a range of frequencies between two limits • a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) • a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure • jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger • a driving belt in machinery • a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration • a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) • a restraint put around something to hold it together verb • bind or tie together, as with a band • attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | ||||||||
circle | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point • an unofficial association of people or groups • something approximating the shape of a circle • movement once around a course • a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island • street names for flunitrazepam • a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra • any circular or rotating mechanism verb • travel around something • move in a circular path above (someone or something) • form or draw a circle around | ||||||||
clique | nounn | |||||||
noun • an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose | ||||||||
company | nounn | |||||||
noun • an institution created to conduct business • small military unit; usually two or three platoons • the state of being with someone • organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) • a social or business visitor • a social gathering of guests or companions • a band of people associated temporarily in some activity • crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship • a unit of firefighters including their equipment verb • be a companion to somebody | ||||||||
consortium | nounn | |||||||
noun • an association of companies for some definite purpose | ||||||||
federation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an organization formed by merging several groups or parties • a union of political organizations • the act of constituting a political unity out of a number of separate states or colonies or provinces so that each member retains the management of its internal affairs | ||||||||
group | nounn | |||||||
noun • any number of entities (members) considered as a unit • (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule • a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse verb • arrange into a group or groups • form a group or group together | ||||||||
horde | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vast multitude • a nomadic community • a moving crowd | ||||||||
league | nounn | |||||||
noun • an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members • an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action • an obsolete unit of distance of variable length (usually 3 miles) verb • unite to form a league | ||||||||
organization | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group of people who work together • an organized structure for arranging or classifying • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • the act of organizing a business or an activity related to a business • an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized • the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically • the act of forming or establishing something | ||||||||
outfit | nounn | |||||||
noun • any cohesive unit such as a military company • a set of clothing (with accessories) • gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose verb • provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose | ||||||||
party | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an organization to gain political power • a gathering of people for pleasure • a band of people associated temporarily in some activity • an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment • a person involved in legal proceedings verb • have or participate in a party | ||||||||