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Synonyms for (noun) sandbag

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

Hypernyms: 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

Hypernyms: 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

Hypernyms: misinform, mislead Definition: give false or misleading information to

Synonyms: stun, sandbag Definition: hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag

Hypernyms: 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

Hypernyms: 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

Hypernyms: wrong Definition: treat unjustly; do wrong to