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 31 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for sandbags

badgers
blackjacks
blackmails
browbeats
bulldozes
bullies
coerces
compels
constrains
cows
dragoons
drags
drives
forces
harasses
hectors
high-pressures
hounds
impels
impresses
intimidates
makes
menaces
muscles
obligates
obliges
presses
pressures
shames
terrorizes
threatens

Antonyms for sandbags

allows
argues
convinces
induces
lets
moves
permits
persuades
satisfies

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 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sandbags, such as: allows, argues, badgers, blackjacks, blackmails, browbeats, bulldozes.

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