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gang up (on)

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Synonyms & Antonyms of gang up (on)

as in swarm, mob

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for gang up (on)

bum-rush,
mob,
swarm

assail,
assault,
attack,
beset,
bushwhack,
charge,
descend (on or upon),
go in (on),
jump (on),
pounce (on or upon),
raid,
rush,
set on,
sic
(also sick),
storm,
strike,
trash,
turn (on)

mug,
rob

ambuscade,
ambush,
surprise
(also surprize),
waylay

blitz,
bomb,
bombard,
nuke

barrage,
cannon,
cannonade

bang away (at),
batter,
buffet,
plaster

beleaguer,
besiege,
press

harry,
loot,
pillage,
plunder,
ravage,
sack

foray,
invade,
overrun

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for gang up (on)

cover,
defend,
guard,
protect,
secure,
shield

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“Gang up (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gang%20up%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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