Synonyms

gang-up

American

[gang-uhp] / ˈgæŋˌʌp /

noun

an act of ganging up or uniting in opposition to someone or something.

gang up British

verb

informal to combine in a group (against)

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gang up Idioms

Also, gang up with . Act together as a group. For example, The residents ganged up to make the neighborhood safer . [ Colloquial ; c. 1920]
. Join in opposition or attack against, as in The big kids were always ganging up on the little ones , or They all ganged up against the substitute teacher . [1920s]

Etymology

Origin of gang-up

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

Example Sentences

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The good news is there is a way to disable the gang-up tactic.

From Salon

The maid of honor is scared of broaching this subject, but if we all do it together, does that feel like a gang-up?

From Slate

On Saturday, Yang and Garcia rallied together; Adams’s campaign labeled that the “Yang Gang-Up” and released statements from prominent Black supporters who accused a White woman and an Asian man of trying to suppress Black progress.

From Washington Post

“The Obama administration not only failed to protect Israel against this gang-up at the U.N., it colluded with it behind the scenes,” the prime minister’s bureau said.

From Washington Times

Mr Netanyahu said the administration of US President Barack Obama "not only failed to protect Israel against this gang-up at the UN, it colluded with it behind the scenes", and added that he looked forward to working with Mr Trump.

From BBC

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