sandbags

The word “sandbags” has 2 syllables: sand-bags

It's pronounced as /ˈsændˌbæɡz/


What is synonym and antonym for sandbags?

In the thesaurus, “sandbags” has 73 synonyms and 36 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sandbags along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for sandbags

  • bilk
  • block
  • cause
  • charge
  • coerces
  • compel
  • compels
  • con
  • constrain
  • curb
  • cut off
  • deceive
  • defraud
  • delude
  • demand
  • discourage
  • drag
  • drive
  • dupe
  • equilibrium
  • erode
  • extort
  • fleece
  • forbid
  • forces
  • frustrate
  • gouge
  • hamper
  • hinder
  • hoodwink
  • hurt
  • impair
  • impede
  • impose
  • inflict
  • inhibit
  • interfere
  • limit
  • make
  • mislead
  • move
  • muscles
  • oblige
  • obscure
  • obstruct
  • order
  • outlaw
  • overcharge
  • press
  • pressure
  • prohibit
  • require
  • restrain
  • restrict
  • retard
  • ruin
  • sabotage
  • sap
  • stall
  • stonewall
  • stymie
  • subvert
  • suppress
  • swindle
  • threaten
  • thwart
  • torpedo
  • trick
  • undercut
  • urge
  • victimize
  • weaken
  • wreck

Antonyms for sandbags

  • advance
  • aid
  • allow
  • allows
  • assist
  • be honest
  • build
  • check
  • construct
  • create
  • disallow
  • discourage
  • dissuade
  • encourage
  • facilitate
  • fix
  • forward
  • free
  • further
  • give
  • halt
  • help
  • leave alone
  • let go
  • lets
  • permit
  • permits
  • prevent
  • promote
  • protect
  • push
  • release
  • relieve
  • stop
  • strengthen
  • support

Meanings of sandbags

  • noun
    1. A sturdy sack filled with sand, generally used in large numbers to make defensive walls against flooding, bullets, or shrapnel.
    2. A small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel.
    3. An engraver's leather cushion, etc.
    4. A deceptive play whereby a player with a strong hand bets weakly or passively.

Example Sentences

  • Sandbags were strategically placed along the riverbank to prevent flooding.
  • The soldiers filled sandbags to fortify their defensive positions.
  • Residents piled up sandbags around their homes as the storm approached.
  • The weightlifter trained by lifting heavy sandbags to build strength.
  • The city provided free sandbags to residents in flood-prone areas ahead of the hurricane.

On this page you'll find 109 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sandbags, such as: advance, aid, allow, allows, assist, be honest, bilk.

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