GANG UP (ON) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

gang up (on)

verb

Definition of gang up (on) next

as in to turn (on)

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turn (on)
jump (on)
set on
go in (on)
descend (on or upon)
mob
pounce (on or upon)
assault
attack
swarm
beset
raid
rob
sic
assail
bushwhack
rush
storm
surprise
ambush
bum-rush
mug
waylay
trash
nuke
strike
charge
barrage
blitz
bombard
cannon
plaster
buffet
bang away (at)
bomb
batter
ambuscade
sack
invade
cannonade
loot
ravage
plunder
besiege
pillage
harry
overrun
beleaguer
press
foray

Dissimilar Words

protect
secure
defend
cover
guard
shield

Example Sentences

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mob

Verb

The giant Harry Potter store and Starbucks Reserve Roastery were mobbed.

— Mary Schmich, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Kopitar was mobbed by his teammates after the record-setting goal.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026

Definition of mob

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