herd Synonyms
Another word for herd
• noun (Context 1)
A large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live, feed, or migrate together or are kept together as livestock.
"A vast drove of elephants moved slowly across the dusty savanna toward the watering hole."
• verb (Context 2)
To tend, care for, or drive a group of livestock such as cattle or sheep.
"The border collie expertly herded the sheep through the narrow wooden gate."
• verb (Context 3)
To move or guide a group of people together in a particular direction as if they were a flock of animals.
"Tour guides quickly herded the visitors into the museum lobby before the rainstorm began."
• noun (Context 4)
A large group of people considered collectively, especially one perceived as acting unthinkingly or conforming to social pressure (often derogatory).
"Independent thinkers often prefer to question popular trends rather than blindly follow the crowd."
• verb (Context 5)
To gather, associate, or move together in a group or pack (of animals or people).
"During the harsh winter months, the deer flock together in the sheltered valley for warmth and protection."
• noun (Context 6)
A person who tends, drives, or watches over livestock (now used chiefly in compound words such as shepherd, cowherd, or goatherd).
"The village herder led the cattle up into the high mountain pastures for the summer months."
Opposites of herd
The opposite of herd shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: