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sandbag

/sˈændbˌæɡ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

  1. a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast

verb

  1. treat harshly or unfairly
  2. compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
    “They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone”
  3. hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
  4. downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
  5. protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
    “The residents sandbagged the beach front”

Synonyms for sandbag

Words that rhyme with sandbag

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