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

  • affiliates
  • allies
  • armies
  • band
  • bands
  • bonds
  • brigades
  • bunch
  • bunches
  • circles
  • clan
  • clans
  • clique
  • cliques
  • clubs
  • colludes
  • communities
  • companies
  • company
  • conspiracies
  • couples
  • crew
  • crews
  • crowds
  • groups
  • leagues
  • links
  • mafias
  • mobs
  • networks
  • organization
  • organizations
  • packs
  • party
  • platoons
  • rallies
  • ring
  • sides
  • squad
  • squads
  • syndicate
  • syndicates
  • team
  • teams
  • ties
  • tribe
  • troop

Antonyms for gangs

  • alienates
  • avoids
  • individual
  • individualists
  • loners
  • shuns
  • snubs

Meanings of gangs

  • verb
    1. To go; walk; proceed.
    2. To attach similar items together to form a larger unit.
    3. To participate in a gangbang.
    4. To beat one or a smaller amount of people as a gang.
    5. To belong to a gang; to commit criminal acts as part of a gang.
  • noun
    1. A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
    2. A group of laborers under one foreman; a squad.
    3. A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.
    4. A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit.
    5. A group of politicians united in furtherance of a political goal.
    6. A chain gang.
    7. A combination of similar tools or implements arranged so as, by acting together, to save time or labor; a set.
    8. A set; all required for an outfit.
    9. (electrics) A number of switches or other electrical devices wired into one unit and covered by one faceplate.
    10. (electrics) A group of wires attached as a bundle.
    11. A going, journey; a course, path, track.
    12. An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
    13. The earthy waste substances occurring in metallic ore.

Example Sentences

  • 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.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

bandit

  • criminal
  • gangster
  • hooligan
  • marauder
  • mobster
  • outlaw
  • pirate
  • raider
  • robber
  • thief

bandits

  • criminal
  • gangster
  • hooligan
  • marauder
  • mobster
  • outlaw
  • pirate
  • pirates
  • raider
  • robber
  • thieves

cabals

  • allies
  • clans
  • clubs
  • collaborates
  • conspiracies
  • crews
  • gangs
  • gangs up
  • groups
  • hangs together
  • mafias
  • mobs
  • networks
  • rings
  • syndicates

camarillas

gallows bird

  • blackhander
  • button man
  • gangster
  • misdoer
  • misfeasor
  • mobster
  • perp
  • perpetrator
  • sinner
  • thug
  • transgressor
  • trespasser
  • villain
  • wrongdoer

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