gangs

The word “gangs” has 1 syllable: gangs.

It's pronounced as /ɡæŋz/.

What is synonym and antonym for gangs?

In the thesaurus, “gangs” has 47 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gangs along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gangs

A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
A group of laborers under one foreman; a squad.
A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.
A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit.
A group of politicians united in furtherance of a political goal.
A chain gang.
A combination of similar tools or implements arranged so as, by acting together, to save time or labor; a set.
A set; all required for an outfit.
(electrics) A number of switches or other electrical devices wired into one unit and covered by one faceplate.
(electrics) A group of wires attached as a bundle.
A going, journey; a course, path, track.
An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
The earthy waste substances occurring in metallic ore.

Gangs of children roamed the streets, causing mischief and mayhem.
The police cracked down on gangs trafficking illegal drugs in the city.
Gangs formed alliances to control the underground economy in the area.
He was recruited into one of the most notorious gangs in the city at a young age.
Local residents lived in fear of gangs retaliating against those who spoke out against them.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gangs, such as: affiliates, alienates, allies, armies, avoids, band, bands.

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