Synonyms for

Hoard

Verb / hɔ:rd / Another word for hoard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to accumulate or stash away large quantities of something

Synonyms & similar words

stash accumulate squirrelaway layaway amass rollup cache hiveup pileup compile collect stockpile accumulate store amass collect cache gather save heap pile stack deposit preserve reserve husband keep withhold retain stock stow

Synonyms by register

Formal

accumulate amass stockpile gather

Informal

stash save up collect stock up

Literary

treasury cache store

Antonyms

spend distribute share give donate squander disperse

Common collocations

  • hoard treasure
  • hoard gold
  • hoard supplies
  • hoard food
  • hoard money
  • hoard secrets
  • hoard data

Word family

noun hoard
verb hoard

Usage note

The verb 'hoard' often implies an excessive or secretive accumulation, sometimes with a negative connotation. The noun 'hoard' refers to the collection itself.

Example sentences

  1. My grandma likes to hoard old magazines and newspapers.
  2. Some people hoard money instead of spending it.
  3. The dragon in the story likes to hoard gold.
  4. I need to hoard my energy for the big game tonight.
  5. Don't hoard all the cookies for yourself!

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