marched

Moved in formation

Marched is the past tense of march—to walk with regular, measured steps, typically in formation or with purpose.

Soldiers marched in the parade.

Protesters marched on the capitol.

Time marched on.

She marched into the office and demanded answers.

They marched him out at gunpoint.

rhythm

tempo

Rate of musical performance

  • cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
  • beatRhythmic pulse or strike
  • timeMeasured passage of moments

pace · step · drumbeat · meter · pulse · timing · stride · lockstep · footfall · synchronized

military

troops

Military personnel collectively

platoon · formation · drill · parade ground · cadence · boots · columns · ranks · file · soldier

protest

demonstration

Public display of opinion

  • rallyGathering for a cause
  • placardsSigns carried at demonstrations
  • chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization

activists · picket line · boycott · sit-in · civil disobedience · megaphone · banner · grievances · movement · resistance

parade

floats

Remains on surface

festival · celebration · route · grandstand · fanfare · costumes · pageant · balloons · confetti · streamers

determined

stormed

Rushed in forcefully

resolute · boldly · defiantly · unflinching · steadfast · onward · unstoppable · deliberate · forceful · assertive

Categories
Opposites
motion vs. stillness

marchedstopped

Brought to a halt

halted · stood still · stayed · remained · stood

purposeful/rapid vs. slow/casual movement

marchedcrawled

Moved on hands and knees

crept · ambled · meandered · strolled · wandered

ordered/disciplined vs. disordered/chaotic movement

marchedscattered

Spread irregularly about

fled · dispersed · scrambled · stampeded · retreated

Phrases
Family

march, marching, marches, marchers, marching band, marcher, death march, march on, protest march

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