Synonyms for sandbag

Synonyms for (noun) sandbag

Synonyms: sandbag

Definition: a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast

Similar words: bag

Definition: a flexible container with a single opening

Usage: he stuffed his laundry into a large bag


Synonyms for (verb) sandbag

Synonyms: sandbag

Definition: protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up

Usage: The residents sandbagged the beach front

Similar words: strengthen

Definition: gain strength

Usage: His body strengthened


Synonyms: sandbag

Definition: downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling

Similar words: misinform, mislead

Definition: give false or misleading information to


Synonyms: stun, sandbag

Definition: hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag

Similar words: hit

Definition: deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument

Usage: He hit her hard in the face


Synonyms: sandbag, dragoon, railroad

Definition: compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

Usage: They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone

Similar words: squeeze, pressure, force, hale, coerce

Definition: to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"

Usage: He squeezed her for information


Synonyms: sandbag

Definition: treat harshly or unfairly

Similar words: wrong

Definition: treat unjustly; do wrong to


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