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
fishingrig
fishinggear
outfit
swindle
turnout
set
setup
rigging
truckingrig
tractortrailer
tackle
equipage
getup
carriage
semi
fishingtackle
rig
articulatedlorry
manipulate
cheat
trailertruck
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.
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!