Synonyms for

Brigade

Verb / brʌˈgeɪd / / brɪˈgeɪd / Another word for brigade — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of people who work together towards a common goal, typically a military goal

Synonyms & similar words

unit squad team company division battalion platoon regiment troop corps force gang crew posse mob band pack tribe clan assembly

Synonyms by register

Formal

unit contingent detachment force

Informal

squad crew gang outfit

Literary

host legion phalanx

Antonyms

individual scatter disperse dissipate unorganized uncoordinated

Common collocations

  • fire brigade
  • army brigade
  • special brigade
  • brigade commander
  • brigade general
  • brigade headquarters
  • brigade level

Word family

noun brigade
verb brigade

Usage note

Primarily used in a military or emergency services context. 'Brigade' can also refer to a group of people working together informally, but this usage is less common.

Example sentences

  1. The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the fire.
  2. The construction workers worked together in a brigade to finish the project on time.
  3. The medical brigade provided aid to the victims of the natural disaster.
  4. The police brigade was able to catch the criminals.
  5. The cleaning brigade worked hard to keep the school clean.

Quotes

  • The brigade was ordered to advance, and the next moment the blaze from the enemy's guns was upon them.
  • The brigade had hardly crossed the bridge when Prince Nesvitski heard a sound new to him, of something swiftly approaching... something big, that splashed into the water.
  • I had the pleasure of dining with the officers of the brigade yesterday.

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