Synonyms for

Rig

Verb / rɪg / Another word for rig — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to manipulate or control something dishonestly for personal gain

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

equip outfit furnish provide

Informal

set up fix load pack

Literary

array adorn deck

Antonyms

unrig unfetter free release loosen undo

Common collocations

  • oil rig
  • rig up
  • rig out
  • rigging system
  • rigging crew
  • rig the election
  • rig the market
  • rig a parachute

Word family

noun rig
verb rig
adjective rigged

Usage note

The verb 'rig' can mean to equip or set up, but also to manipulate unfairly, as in 'rigging an election'. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. He rigged the game so he could win.
  2. The election was rigged in his favor.
  3. The athlete was caught rigging his drug tests.
  4. The company was accused of rigging the prices.
  5. She rigged the experiment to get the desired results.

Quotes

  • I'm not a crook. I've earned everything I've got. - Richard Nixon
  • It's not the voting that's democracy, it's the counting. - Tom Stoppard
  • The people who cast the votes don't decide an election, the people who count the votes do. - Joseph Stalin

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