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finagling

The word “finagling” has 3 syllables: fi-na-gling

It's pronounced as /fəˈneɪɡlɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for finagling?

In the thesaurus, “finagling” has 66 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for finagling

Antonyms for finagling

  • blowing
  • bobbling
  • botching
  • bungling
  • butchering
  • flubbing
  • fumbling
  • lousing up
  • mangling
  • mishandling
  • muffing

Meanings of finagling

  • 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).
  • noun
    1. The act of cheating or swindling.

Example Sentences

  • She spent the afternoon finagling a better deal with the supplier.
  • He is always finagling his way into VIP events.
  • The salesman succeeded by finagling discounts from the company.
  • They were accused of finagling extra funds for the project.
  • The student kept finagling excuses for turning in late assignments.

On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to finagling, such as: arranging, blowing, bobbling, botching, brewing, bungling, butchering.

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

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