goose-step
1 of 2verb
ˈgüs-ˌstep 
goose-stepped; goose-stepping; goose-steps
intransitive verb
1
: to march in a goose step
2
: to practice an unthinking conformity
goose step
2 of 2noun
: a straight-legged stiff-kneed step used by troops of some armies when passing in review
Synonyms
Verb
- adhere (to)
- comply (with)
- conform (to)
- follow
- mind
- obey
- observe
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2021 The goose step is also used by North Korea and was performed by the military in Nazi Germany. Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2021 The tap-tap-tap of the goose step, dancing right up to my door. Laura Moser, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2021 Then suddenly, the honor guard switched to the goose step, but only for short time, less than a dozen paces. Brad Lendon, CNN, 15 Apr. 2021
Noun
Soldiers marched in goose step under a red arch emblazoned with the hammer and sickle as cannons fired 100 rounds. Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2021 The goose step is also used by North Korea and was performed by the military in Nazi Germany. Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2021 The tap-tap-tap of the goose step, dancing right up to my door. Laura Moser, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2021 Then suddenly, the honor guard switched to the goose step, but only for short time, less than a dozen paces. Brad Lendon, CNN, 15 Apr. 2021 Word History
First Known Use
Verb
1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1806, in the meaning defined above
goose-stepping
verb
as in stomping
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- stomping
- marching
- trudging
- stamping
- striding
- plodding
- treading
- lumbering
- stepping
- parading
- filing
- traipsing
- perambulating
- pacing
- hiking
- tramping
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- strolling
- wandering
- meandering
- ambling
- rambling