Synonyms for bandying

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ban-dee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbæn di

Top 10 synonyms for bandying

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Définition of bandying

Origin : 1570s, "to strike back and forth," from Middle French bander, from root of band (n.2). The sense apparently evolved from "join together to oppose," to opposition itself, to "exchanging blows," then metaphorically, to volleying in tennis. Bandy (n.) was a 17c. Irish game, precursor of field hockey, played with curved a stick (also called a bandy), hence bandy-legged (1680s).

As in interchange : verb switch, exchange
As in argue : verb verbally fight
As in rotate : verb alternate
As in swap/swop : verb exchange
As in throw : verb propel something through the air
As in swap : verb exchange
As in compete : verb go up against in contest
As in debate : verb argue, discuss
As in exchange : verb trade

Example sentences :

It will be well for you to answer questions instead of bandying them.
Extract from : « Little Novels of Italy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett

"Still, there's nothing gained by bandying names," returned Brady.
Extract from : « Jack of Both Sides » by Florence Coombe

There was no sign of cynicism now, no bandying of compliments.
Extract from : « The Daughters of Danaus » by Mona Caird

Nor was he in the least the jollying, bandying person the younger ladies were familiar with.
Extract from : « Selina » by George Madden Martin

I remonstrated with him on the impropriety of bandying words with our servants.
Extract from : « Roughing it in the Bush » by Susanna Moodie

Impossible that she should keep them yet impossible to send them back as if in a bandying of rebuffs.
Extract from : « Tante » by Anne Douglas Sedgwick

They had known no empty words, no bandying of foolish phrases.
Extract from : « The Wolves of God » by Algernon Blackwood

This trick of bandying words is, of course, common in Shakespeare.
Extract from : « English Literature: Modern » by G. H. Mair

They spoke slowly—not bandying words but exchanging thoughts.
Extract from : « In Kedar's Tents » by Henry Seton Merriman

But we are not here for the purpose of bandying words with you, sir.
Extract from : « Castle Craneycrow » by George Barr McCutcheon

Antonyms for bandying

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