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throng

Q: How does the noun 'throng' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of throng are crowd , crush , horde , and mob . While all these words mean "an assembled multitude," throng and horde suggest movement and pushing. // a throng of reporters // a horde of shoppers

Q: When might 'crowd' be a better fit than 'throng'?

While in some cases nearly identical to throng , crowd implies a close gathering and pressing together. // a crowd gathered

Q: When can 'crush' be used instead of 'throng'?

The synonyms crush and throng are sometimes interchangeable, but crush emphasizes the compactness of the group, the difficulty of individual movement, and the attendant discomfort. // a crush of fans

Q: Where would 'mob' be a reasonable alternative to 'throng'?

The words mob and throng are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mob implies a disorderly crowd with the potential for violence. // an angry mob

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Synonyms of throng

(Entry 1 of 2)

a great number of persons or creatures massed together

grabbed a megaphone and addressed the vast throng

Synonyms for throng

army,
bike
[chiefly Scottish],
cram,
crowd,
crush,
drove,
flock,
herd,
horde,
host,
legion,
mass,
mob,
multitude,
press,
rout,
scrum,
swarm

Words Related to throng

gaggle

jam,
logjam

throng

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Synonyms of throng (Entry 2 of 2)

to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers

fans thronged the field to celebrate the win

Synonyms for throng

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Frequently Asked Questions About throng

How does the noun throng differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of throng are crowd, crush, horde, and mob. While all these words mean "an assembled multitude," throng and horde suggest movement and pushing.

a throng of reporters

a horde of shoppers

When might crowd be a better fit than throng?

While in some cases nearly identical to throng, crowd implies a close gathering and pressing together.

a crowd gathered

When can crush be used instead of throng?

The synonyms crush and throng are sometimes interchangeable, but crush emphasizes the compactness of the group, the difficulty of individual movement, and the attendant discomfort.

a crush of fans