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hoard
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.
Meanings
To collect and store a large quantity of something, often secretly or excessively, for future use.
"He began to hoard canned goods and bottled water in anticipation of the storm."
To accumulate things in a hidden or excessive manner.
"Some people tend to hoard when they feel insecure about their resources."