Synonyms for
Rigs
Definition
Rigs is the plural form of the word 'rig', which means to manipulate or control something in a dishonest way.
Synonyms & similar words
rig
fishingrig
getup
trailertruck
turnout
set
articulatedlorry
fishingtackle
tractortrailer
fishinggear
carriage
rigging
truckingrig
semi
setup
swindle
cheat
manipulate
outfit
tackle
equipage
manipulate
fix
fudge
tamper
doctor
massage
alter
change
influence
control
trick
deceive
cheat
defraud
swindle
scam
fraud
hoodwink
dupe
mislead
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- oil rigs
- drilling rigs
- fishing rigs
- rigs up
- rigging up
- rigs out
- rigging out
Word family
Usage note
The word 'rigs' can refer to equipment, especially for specific purposes like oil extraction or sailing. It can also informally mean to set up or manipulate something, often with a negative connotation of unfairness.
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Example sentences
- He rigged the game so that he would always win.
- The company was accused of rigging the stock market.
- She rigged the election by buying votes.
- The car was rigged with explosives.
- The magician rigged the deck of cards to perform his trick.
Quotes
The system is rigged against the average person.
The election was rigged and we need to investigate.
He tried to rig the game, but I still won!