Synonyms of sandbagging

sandbagging

verb

present participle of sandbag

as in forcing

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

always manages to sandbag her sister into joining her in these foolish schemes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forcing
• coercing
• compelling
• obligating
• obliging
• driving
• pressuring
• blackmailing
• muscling
• dragooning
• blackjacking
• constraining
• bullying
• pressing
• intimidating
• impressing
• making
• impelling
• browbeating
• bulldozing
• threatening
• badgering
• terrorizing
• twisting one's arm
• shaming
• cowing
• dragging
• harassing
• hectoring
• menacing
• hounding
• high-pressuring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permitting
• letting
• allowing
• moving
• arguing
• talking (into)
• inducing
• satisfying
• winning (over)
• prevailing (on or upon)
• convincing
• persuading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sandbagging

While sandbagging and water pumps were initially used to address the high water, the federal agency's letter refers to the logistics involved with getting the shuttered turbines back into operation and pushing more floodwaters away. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026

Since then, Des Plaines has invested in sandbagging machines and other mitigation measures to better protect homes and businesses. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026

The city of New London, which straddles Waupaca and Outagamie counties, urgently requested volunteers for sandbagging efforts Friday morning. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026

The Rest of the Conversation There was more, on hiring Olympians, free food, sandbagging (not telling the truth) and territorial office wars. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Floodwaters are expected to peak Saturday night and crews were sandbagging the fire station and the Blue Spruce RV park. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2025