Synonyms for

Brigades

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

Definition

a group of soldiers who work together for a particular task

Synonyms & similar words

brigade troops squad platoon company battalion regiment division corps army force posse gang crew team ensemble band company

Synonyms by register

Formal

units corps divisions contingents

Informal

crews teams squads gangs

Literary

legions phalanxes cohorts

Antonyms

individuals scattered disorganized unaligned solitary

Common collocations

  • fire brigades
  • military brigades
  • engineering brigades
  • brigades of workers
  • brigades were deployed
  • brigades were formed
  • brigades of soldiers

Word family

noun brigade
verb brigade
adjective brigaded

Usage note

While 'brigade' can refer to any organized group, it most commonly denotes a military or paramilitary unit. It can also refer to a group organized for a specific purpose, such as a fire brigade.

Example sentences

  1. The brigades set up a campsite in the woods.
  2. The firefighters formed a brigade to put out the wildfire.
  3. The army brigades worked together to take down the enemy.
  4. The volunteer brigades helped with disaster relief efforts.
  5. The platoon and brigade worked together to complete the mission.

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