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finagle

The word “finagle” has 3 syllables: fi-na-gle

It's pronounced as /fəˈneɪɡəl/

What is synonym and antonym for finagle?

In the thesaurus, “finagle” has 61 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for finagle

Antonyms for finagle

  • blow
  • bobble
  • botch
  • bungle
  • butcher
  • flub
  • fumble
  • louse up
  • mangle
  • mishandle
  • muff

Meanings of finagle

  • verb
    1. To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated and/or intensive efforts.
    2. To obtain, arrange, or achieve by deceitful methods, by trickery.
    3. To cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods. (often with "out of" preceding the object).

Example Sentences

  • He tried to finagle a free ticket to the concert.
  • She managed to finagle extra time to finish the project.
  • The salesman attempted to finagle a better deal from the customer.
  • They hoped to finagle their way into the private event.
  • The child tried to finagle more dessert after dinner.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to finagle, such as: arrange, blow, bobble, botch, brew, bungle, butcher.

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