ganged
/ɡæŋd/
VERB
1. Joined or associated with others
Joined together with other people to form a group, cooperate, or pursue a shared purpose.
1.1. Joining together as a group
Describes people coming together or combining their efforts to achieve a common objective or act collectively.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- disbanded
- disunited
- dispersed
- split
- broke up
Examples
- The workers ganged together to demand better wages and working conditions.
- The competitors ganged against the champion, hoping to defeat him.
- The wolves ganged together to bring down the injured deer.
Related Words
- coalition
- alliance
- partnership
- teamwork
- cooperation
- collective effort
1.2. Social association and friendship
Describes becoming associated with other people through friendship, companionship, or regular social interaction.
Synonyms
- associated
- affiliated
- befriended
- bonded
- chummed
- fraternized
- socialized
- consorted
- mingled
- hobnobbed
Antonyms
- alienated
- avoided
- estranged
- shunned
- snubbed
Examples
- The teenagers ganged with other students who shared their interests.
- He ganged with a group of musicians during his time in college.
Related Words
- friendship
- companionship
- fellowship
- social circle
- association
- camaraderie
1.3. Connecting or combining things
Describes things being joined, linked, or attached to one another to form a connected arrangement or unit.
Synonyms
- connected
- linked
- attached
- conjoined
- coupled
- tied
- knotted
- bonded
Antonyms
- disjoined
- disconnected
- severed
- separated
Examples
- The electrical components were ganged together to operate as a single unit.
- The switches were ganged so that they could be controlled simultaneously.
Related Words
- connection
- combination
- attachment
- linkage
- union
- integration
VERB
2. Participated in a group sexual encounter
Participated in a gangbang, a sexual encounter involving multiple participants.
2.1. Group sexual activity
Describes participation in a sexual encounter involving several people.
Synonyms
- participated in a gangbang
Examples
- The term ganged can be used in a sexual context to describe participation in a gangbang.
Related Words
- gangbang
- group sex
- sexual encounter
- multiple partners
VERB
3. Attacked or beaten by a group
Attacked or physically beaten by several people acting together.
3.1. Group assault
Describes a situation in which multiple people collectively attack or assault one person or a smaller group.
Synonyms
- ganged up on
- mobbed
- assaulted
- set upon
Examples
- The smaller boy was ganged up on by several bullies in the schoolyard.
- The protesters were ganged upon by an angry crowd.
Related Words
- group violence
- beating
- assault
- bullying
- attack
VERB
4. Belonged to or acted as part of a criminal gang
Associated with a criminal gang or participated in criminal activities as a member of such a group.
4.1. Criminal gang affiliation
Describes belonging to a criminal organization or associating with gang members in connection with illegal activities.
Synonyms
- affiliated
- associated
- allied
- consorted
- banded together
Antonyms
- dissociated
- disaffiliated
- disbanded
Examples
- The suspects ganged together to carry out a series of robberies.
- He ganged with known criminals before eventually leaving the group.
Related Words
- gang membership
- gangster
- organized crime
- criminal organization
- gang activity