Synonyms for

Herded

Verb / ˈhɜ:dɪd / Another word for herded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to gather and move a group of animals in a particular direction

Synonyms & similar words

crowd herd gathered drove directed corralled guided collected pushed guided moved marshaled piloted steered ushered trailed wrangled forced nudged coaxed prodded

Example sentences

  1. The cowboy herded the cattle across the plains.
  2. The sheepdog herded the sheep into the barn.
  3. The rancher herded the horses into the corral.
  4. The farmer herded the pigs into the pen.
  5. The shepherd herded the goats into the barn.

Quotes

  • The herd instinct among forecasters makes sheep look like independent thinkers. - Edgar R. Fiedler
  • A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under. - Sam Houston
  • He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader. - Aristotle

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