HORDE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HORDE?

Need another word that means the same as “horde”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “horde” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Horde” are: drove, swarm, host, legion, group, gang, mob, pack, troop, troupe, company, party, bevy, crew, body, working party, posse, crowd, large group, army, mass

Horde as a Noun

Definitions of "Horde" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “horde” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An army or tribe of nomadic warriors.
• A moving crowd.
• A vast multitude.
• A large group of people.
• A nomadic community.
• A small loosely knit social group typically consisting of about five families.

Synonyms of "Horde" as a noun (21 Words)

army	The army of the United States of America the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare. An army of photographers.
bevy	A flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground. A bevy of big name cameos will keep the adults entertained.
body	A woman s close fitting stretch garment for the upper body fastening at the crotch. He was just after her body.
company	An institution created to conduct business. The room was a mess because he hadn t expected company.
crew	An informal body of friends. A graffiti crew called the Syndicate.
crowd	A large number of things or people considered together. A match marred by crowd trouble.
drove	A group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together.
gang	An association of criminals. Gang warfare.
group	A combination of atoms having a recognizable identity in a number of compounds. I ve always been a fan of the guitarists in the group.
host	A person who acts as host at formal occasions makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers. Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games.
large group	A garment size for a large person.
legion	A large military unit. Legions of photographers and TV cameras.
mass	The celebration of the Eucharist. Separate the warriors from the mass.
mob	A flock or herd of animals. A mob of cattle.
pack	A quantity of fish fruit or other foods packed or canned in a particular season. A pack of thieves.
party	A person involved in legal proceedings. She joined the party after dinner.
posse	A group of young people who socialize together, especially to go to clubs or raves. Tea was handed round by a posse of mothers.
swarm	A large number of minor celestial objects occurring together in space, especially a dense shower of meteors. A swarm of journalists.
troop	Soldiers or armed forces. A troop of musicians.
troupe	Organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical. A troupe of singers.
working party	A mine or quarry that is being or has been worked.

Usage Examples of "Horde" as a noun

• Tartar hordes.
• A horde of beery rugby fans.

Associations of "Horde" (30 Words)

abundance	The state or condition of having a copious quantity of something; plentifulness. The tropical island boasts an abundance of wildlife.
apiary	A shed containing a number of beehives.
battalion	A large indefinite number. A battalion of ants.
bevy	A flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground. He was surrounded by a bevy of beauties in bathing attire.
brigade	Form or unite into a brigade. A volunteer ambulance brigade.
centurion	The commander of a century in the ancient Roman army.
cohort	A company of companions or supporters. The 1940 4 birth cohort of women.
commander	A commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain. The commander of a paratroop regiment.
commando	A unit of commandos. A commando attack.
crowd	Cause to herd drive or crowd together. They crowded into the cockpit.
deploy	(of troops) move into position for military action. The air force began to deploy forward.
diversity	The condition or result of being changeable. There was considerable diversity in the style of the reports.
flea	A small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of mammals and birds. It sometimes transmits diseases through its bite, including plague and myxomatosis.
grenadier	A reddish-brown African waxbill with a red bill and a bright blue rump.
hive	Gather into a hive. The beekeeper hived the swarm.
infest	Invade in great numbers. The roaches infested our kitchen.
infestation	A swarm of insects that attack plants. Efforts were made to deal with an infestation of rats in the building.
legion	A vast number of people or things. Her fans are legion.
lot	Divide into lots as of land for example. He will need a second lot of tills to handle the second currency.
mosquito	Two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals.
multitude	A large indefinite number. Father Peter addressed the multitude.
numerous	Consisting of many members. She had complained to the council on numerous occasions.
overrun	An instance of something exceeding an expected or allowed time or cost. He allowed the match to overrun by 2 minutes.
parasitic	Of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another. Mortality from parasitic diseases.
plurality	The number by which plurality exceeds the number of votes cast for the candidate placed second. A plurality of religions.
swarm	Of flying insects move in or form a swarm. The bees had swarmed and left the hive.
tank	As much as a tank will hold. Rangers tanked the local side 8 0.
teem	Be teeming be abuzz. The plaza is teeming with undercover policemen.
tribune	A Roman legionary officer.
vermin	Any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats. His clothes are infested with vermin.