bandy

The word “bandy” has 2 syllables: ban-dy

It's pronounced as /ˈbæn.di/


What is synonym and antonym for bandy?

In the thesaurus, “bandy” has 31 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for bandy along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for bandy

Meanings of bandy

  • verb
    1. To give and receive reciprocally; to exchange.
    2. To use or pass about casually.
    3. To throw or strike reciprocally, like balls in sports.
    4. To fight (with or against someone).
  • adjective
    1. Bowlegged, or bending outward at the knees; as in bandy-legged.
  • noun
    1. A winter sport played on ice, from which ice hockey developed.
    2. A club bent at the lower part for striking a ball at play; a hockey stick.
    3. A carriage or cart used in India, especially one drawn by bullocks.

Example Sentences

  • They often bandy ideas about how to improve the project during their meetings.
  • The coach and players bandy words about the best strategies for the upcoming game.
  • She didn’t appreciate it when people began to bandy rumors about her personal life.
  • During the debate, the candidates continued to bandy accusations back and forth.
  • The children bandy a ball around the yard, enjoying their free time after school.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms or another words to bandy, such as: agitate, argue, banter, barter, broach, canvas, canvass.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • altercate
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  • argy-bargy
  • assimilate
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  • weigh
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  • wrangle

debating

  • absorbing
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  • altercate
  • analyzing
  • answer
  • arguing
  • assimilating
  • bandy
  • bandying
  • believing
  • bicker
  • broaching
  • bump heads
  • canvasing
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  • chew the fat
  • chewing on
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  • cogitate
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  • confute
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  • contest
  • controvert
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  • question
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  • thrash out
  • toss around
  • turning
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  • wrangle

talk out

talk over

  • advertise
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  • bandy
  • bat it around
  • be closeted with
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  • call in
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