Synonyms for

Horde

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

Definition

A large group of people, usually with a negative or threatening connotation.

Synonyms & similar words

host swarm drove legion mob crowd gang mass throng swarm herd pack army clan tribe multitude host crew posse team band party assembly congregation

Synonyms by register

Formal

multitude throng assembly gathering

Informal

crowd bunch mob pack swarm

Literary

host legion swarm

Antonyms

individual few bunch group scatter solitary

Common collocations

  • a horde of people
  • a horde of insects
  • a horde of zombies
  • a horde of tourists
  • a horde of attackers
  • a horde of barbarians

Word family

noun horde

Usage note

Horde typically refers to a large, often unruly or disorganized group, commonly used for people or animals, and sometimes for insects or mythical creatures. It often carries a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The horde of ants devoured the crumbs on the picnic blanket.
  2. The horde of shoppers rushed into the store on Black Friday.
  3. A horde of bees chased me when I accidentally stepped on their hive.
  4. The horde of barbarians pillaged the village and took all of our food.
  5. The horde of fans cheered as their favorite team won the championship.

Quotes

  • "The horde is always hungry. The horde must always be fed."
  • - Max Brooks
  • "The horde of people coming toward her was like a wave, each person an individual drop pushing toward the shore."

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