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gangbuster Synonyms

Another word for gangbuster

Choosing another word for gangbuster depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Something that isoutstandingly energetic, forceful, or successful (usually used in the plural in the phrase "like gangbusters").

Usage Example

"The new software product has been selling like gangbusters since its launch last week."

Strong
blockbuster
smash
hit
sensation

• adjective (Context 2)

Remarkably energetic, thriving, or wildly successful.

Usage Example

"The retail store is enjoying a booming holiday season with record-breaking sales."

Strongest
booming
Strong
thriving
blockbuster
roaring
sensational

• noun (Context 3)

A law enforcement officer or prosecutor who aggressively investigates and breaks up criminal gangs.

Usage Example

"The newly appointed district attorney quickly earned a reputation as a fearless crime-fighter."

Strong
crime-fighter

Opposites of gangbuster

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

lackluster
gangster
flop
mobster
dud
failure
racketeer
unsuccessful
See all opposites of gangbuster

• Nearby Words

ganga
gangbang
gangbanger
gangbuster
gangbusters
ganges
gangetic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gangbuster. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gangbuster
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