Antonyms for herded


Grammar : Verb
Spell : hurd
Phonetic Transcription : hÉœrd


Definition of herded

Origin :
  • mid-13c., "to watch over or herd (livestock);" of animals, "to gather in a herd, to form a flock," late 14c., from herd (n.). Related: Herded; herding.
  • verb gather; shepherd
Example sentences :
  • They had not been herded together like animals in a menagerie, as in Colonel Corkran's day.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • On the Cale Robin at last they were herded into a shed which opened on to the water.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "Mankind, when herded together, will smell," answered his dragoman.
  • Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy
  • They herded a bunch of stolen horses before them as they fled.
  • Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
  • He herded them back toward the vault at the point of his gun.
  • Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts
  • Herded here in this cabin, with brigands like pirates of old guarding them.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 » by Various
  • All the passengers were herded there, with Miko and Moa alternating on guard.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 » by Various
  • Lanko herded Kir in front of him, and entered his own flier.
  • Extract from : « The Players » by Everett B. Cole
  • The harvests perished, the flocks and they who had herded them lay dead.
  • Extract from : « A Book of Myths » by Jean Lang
  • In a little pocket, just off from the camp, their ponies were herded.
  • Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

Synonyms for herded

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