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

Need another word that means the same as “swarm”? Find 38 synonyms and 30 related words for “swarm” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Swarm” are: cloud, drove, horde, hive, flight, flock, covey, crowd, multitude, host, mob, gang, throng, stream, mass, body, band, army, troop, legion, herd, pack, sea, array, myriad, pile, pullulate, teem, pour, surge, flood, seethe, crush

Swarm as a Noun

Definitions of "Swarm" as a noun

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

• A series of similar-sized earthquakes occurring together, typically near a volcano.
• A large number of minor celestial objects occurring together in space, especially a dense shower of meteors.
• A moving crowd.
• A group of many things in the air or on the ground.
• A large number of people or things.
• A large number of honeybees that leave a hive en masse with a newly fertilized queen in order to establish a new colony.
• A large or dense group of flying insects.

Synonyms of "Swarm" as a noun (26 Words)

army	The army of the United States of America the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare. An army of photographers.
array	An arrangement of quantities or symbols in rows and columns; a matrix. There is a vast array of literature on the topic.
band	A belt or strap transmitting motion between two wheels or pulleys. Look for a leg band on the osprey.
body	A resonating chamber in a musical instrument as the body of a violin. It s important to keep your body in good condition.
cloud	A group of many things in the air or on the ground. A black cloud hung over their lives.
covey	A small flock of birds, especially partridge. Coveys of actors rushed through the rooms.
crowd	A large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way. A match marred by crowd trouble.
drove	A wide scenic road planted with trees.
flight	A formation of aircraft in flight. Flights of whooper swans.
flock	A group of sheep or goats. A flock of sheep.
gang	An organized group of criminals. Three men were attacked by a gang of youths.
herd	A group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans. I dodged herds of joggers.
hive	A thing that has the domed shape of a beehive. The kitchen became a hive of activity.
horde	A small loosely knit social group typically consisting of about five families. Tartar hordes.
host	A person who acts as host at formal occasions makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers. They were always gracious hosts at the numerous dinner parties they held for friends.
legion	The Foreign Legion. Legions of photographers and TV cameras.
mass	Any of the main portions in a painting or drawing that each have some unity in colour, lighting, or some other quality. A mass of cyclists.
mob	A large crowd of people, especially one that is disorderly and intent on causing trouble or violence. The local mob called this spot Gimba which means good pastures.
multitude	The common people generally. Father Peter addressed the multitude.
myriad	(chiefly in classical history) a unit of ten thousand. Myriads of insects danced around the light above my head.
pack	A quantity of fish fruit or other foods packed or canned in a particular season. I had doubts about Swansea s pack at the beginning of the season.
pile	A large number or amount or extent. Tottering piles of dirty dishes.
sea	Used to refer to waves as opposed to calm sea. Rocky bays lapped by vivid blue sea.
stream	The act of flowing or streaming continuous progression. The blood gushed out in scarlet streams.
throng	A large gathering of people. He pushed his way through the throng.
troop	A cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company. A troop of musicians.

Usage Examples of "Swarm" as a noun

• A swarm of locusts.
• A swarm of insects obscured the light.
• A swarm of journalists.

Swarm as a Verb

Definitions of "Swarm" as a verb

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

• Move somewhere in large numbers.
• (of flying insects) move in or form a swarm.
• Be teeming, be abuzz.
• (of honeybees, ants, or termites) issue from the nest in large numbers in order to mate and found new colonies.
• Move in large numbers.

Synonyms of "Swarm" as a verb (12 Words)

crowd	Cause to herd drive or crowd together. The dance floor was crowded with revellers.
crush	Crush or bruise. She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation.
flock	Of birds congregate in a flock. Sandgrouse are liable to flock with other species.
flood	Of a flood force someone to leave their home. Congratulatory messages flooded in.
pack	Seal with packing. I packed a bag and left.
pour	Pour out. She poured a little whisky into a glass.
pullulate	Move in large numbers. The place pullulated with writers.
seethe	Foam as if boiling. The grey ocean seethed.
stream	Put (schoolchildren) in groups of the same age and ability to be taught together. His mouth was streaming blood.
surge	Increase suddenly and powerfully. The journalists surged forward.
teem	Be teeming be abuzz. The plaza is teeming with undercover policemen.
throng	Flock or be present in great numbers. The pavements are thronged with people.

Usage Examples of "Swarm" as a verb

• The garden was swarming with bees.
• The bees had swarmed and left the hive.
• A plague of locusts swarmed across the countryside.
• Protesters were swarming into the building.

Associations of "Swarm" (30 Words)

abundance	The state or condition of having a copious quantity of something; plentifulness. She was blessed with talent and charm in abundance.
apiary	A place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives.
batch	Batch together assemble or process as a batch. A batch of loyalists and sceptics.
battalion	A large indefinite number. A battalion of ants.
bee	An insect of a large group to which the honeybee belongs including many solitary as well as social kinds. A sewing bee.
bevy	A flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground. We were visited at breakfast by a bevy of excited ducks.
brood	The young of an animal cared for at one time. She was brought up as part of a brood of eight.
bystander	A nonparticipant spectator. Water cannons were turned on marchers and innocent bystanders alike.
cohort	A company of companions or supporters. A cohort of civil servants patiently drafting legislation.
congregate	Gather into a crowd or mass. Some 4 000 demonstrators had congregated at a border point.
crowd	Cause to herd drive or crowd together. Rampant plants will crowd out the less vigorous.
flock	Come together as in a cluster or flock. Tourists flocked to the shrine where the statue was said to have shed tears.
gathered	Brought together in one place. The gathered folds of the skirt.
heap	Form a heap. These are the people who make a living from heaping abuse and ridicule on those of whom they do not approve.
herd	Cause to herd drive or crowd together. They were herded into a bus.
hive	A thing that has the domed shape of a beehive. He hived lots of information.
horde	A nomadic community. Tartar hordes.
infest	Occupy in large numbers or live on a host. The roaches infested our kitchen.
infestation	The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically so as to cause damage or disease. Infestation with head lice is widespread.
legion	A large military unit. Legions of photographers and TV cameras.
lot	A plot of land assigned for sale or for a particular use. He will need a second lot of tills to handle the second currency.
multitude	A large gathering of people. A multitude of TV antennas.
numerous	Great in number; many. She had complained to the council on numerous occasions.
plenitude	An abundance. An ancient Celtic god thought to bring a plenitude of wealth or food.
plurality	The number by which plurality exceeds the number of votes cast for the candidate placed second. A plurality of religions.
pour	Pour out. Water poured off the roof.
shepherd	Tend as a shepherd as of sheep or goats. Although the sheep are shepherded they re generally only counted when we bring them in.
shouting	Uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement. It s all over but the shouting.
teem	Be teeming be abuzz. Every garden is teeming with wildlife.
vermin	Any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats. Killed as vermin or game the pumas have gone.