Synonyms for

Gang

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

Definition

A group of people who associate closely and often exclusively for social reasons, especially criminal activities or antisocial behavior.

Synonyms & similar words

ring bunch crowd gangup workparty mob pack crew crew mob posse squad team band clique faction syndicate association company gangster hoodlum thug criminal outlaw delinquent ruffian hooligan miscreant

Synonyms by register

Formal

association organization group collective

Informal

crew posse bunch mob clique

Literary

fraternity brotherhood sisterhood

Antonyms

individual loner solitary outsider unaffiliated

Common collocations

  • street gang
  • gang violence
  • gang members
  • gang leader
  • gang activity
  • youth gang
  • outlaw gang

Word family

noun gang
verb gang up

Usage note

The word 'gang' often carries negative connotations, referring to criminal or disruptive groups. When used informally for a group of friends, it's typically in a lighthearted context.

Example sentences

  1. The gang robbed the bank and fled the scene.
  2. My brother joined a gang in high school, but he left it after realizing the consequences.
  3. The police arrested the gang members for vandalizing the property.
  4. The gang leader was sentenced to life imprisonment for his crimes.
  5. The gang members wore bandanas to conceal their identity.

Quotes

  • You can't keep a good gang down. - Al Capone
  • Join the gang, and live forever. - James Dean
  • When I was a kid, I was in a gang called the Jets. - Robert De Niro

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