View synonyms for gang-up

gang-up

[ gang-uhp ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

gang up

Origin of gang-up¹

1935–40; noun use of verb phrase gang up ( on )

This would be intended to create dialogue, not creat a platform to gang up on Pakistan.

Its new alliance with Facebook is an attempt to gang up on Google, which regards Facebook as a threat.

Saunders wrote that Chandler was "a jealous person who likes to gang up on people."

Sasha Abramsky on how banks, realtors, and courts gang up on families.

"And they can't seem to break the gang up," ruminated Craig, evidently liking her characterization of the group.

Forbye, I would rather walk ae mile on the hill wi ye than twae, for ye gang up a brae-face like a mawkin!

I hired another hand to-day who'll be a distinct addition to our gang up-river.

Jist ye gang up, Mr. Cameron, and Peggy 'll see to yer feet.

Mr. Beasley, do you remember last fall when you met Snake Anson with his gang up in the woods—and hired him to make off with me?

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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