hoard
hoard
Transitive VerbNoun
pl: hoardspast: hoardedpp: hoardeding: hoarding
This term carries a strong connotation of secrecy and excess, often implying an obsessive or anxious drive to accumulate. While collecting is generally seen as a hobby, hoarding suggests a compulsive behavior or a survivalist instinct driven by fear of scarcity.
As a noun, the word evokes images of hidden treasures or stockpiles, ranging from the mythical gold of dragons to the practical storage of emergency supplies. It differs from a simple "collection" by emphasizing the act of hiding or guarding the items from others.
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hoard up
to accumulate a large supply of something in anticipation of a future need
They began to hoard up supplies of firewood before the winter freeze.