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brigade Synonyms

Another word for brigade

Choosing another word for brigade depends on context, so the 28 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A major military subdivision, typically consisting of several battalions and forming part of a division.

Usage Example

"The logistics unit was deployed to the region to rebuild damaged bridges after the flood."

Strong
unit
regiment
corps
detachment
Weak
division
battalion

• noun (Context 2)

A group of people organized for a specific collective purpose, such as firefighting, rescue operations, or kitchen work.

Usage Example

"The local volunteer fire squad arrived within minutes to extinguish the warehouse blaze."

Strong
squad
crew
team
company
force
band
troop
Weak
contingent

• noun (Context 3)

A group of people sharing a distinctive characteristic, interest, or vocal opinion (often used humorously or disparagingly).

Usage Example

"The early-morning jogging crowd was already out in the park before sunrise."

Strong
crowd
faction
contingent
camp
set
Weak
clique

• verb (Context 4)

To coordinate a group of online users to manipulate rankings, reviews, or discussions on a website or social media platform.

Usage Example

"The moderators locked the discussion thread after rival fans began to swarm the forum."

Strong
swarm
mob
Weak
raid
inundate

• verb (Context 5)

To form or combine people or military units into a brigade or organized group.

Usage Example

"The newly recruited volunteers were brigaded with experienced emergency responders for training."

Strong
group
organize
marshal
combine
band
assemble

Opposites of brigade

The opposite of brigade shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disband
dispersed
scatter
separate
See all opposites of brigade

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