Antonyms for bandied

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ban-dee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbæn di

Definition of bandied

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 :

All the secrets and signs were bandied about and laughed at among the boys.
Extract from : « In School and Out » by Oliver Optic

They are quarrelling about the qualification, and angry words were bandied about.
Extract from : « The Greville Memoirs (Second Part) » by Charles C. F. Greville

He bandied epithets with some of his hearers who interrupted him.
Extract from : « McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. » by Various

Recriminations were bandied between the noblesse and the Tiers tat.
Extract from : « The Story of Paris » by Thomas Okey

So the gospel and its Founder were bandied from tongue to tongue as a theme for unholy mirth.
Extract from : « Amos Huntingdon » by T.P. Wilson

It's just wild assertion; to have it bandied about was unfair to Dancy.
Extract from : « Loyalties (Fifth Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy

For hours words were bandied, explanations offered, and threats made.
Extract from : « The Day of Judgment » by Joseph Hocking

Why they should be so is another matter, and reasons are bandied about.
Extract from : « Autumn Impressions of the Gironde » by Isabel Giberne Sieveking

Aunt Judy's aphorism was bandied about on Tuesday until it was hacknied.
Extract from : « Alone » by Marion Harland

He knew I was not a shuttlecock, to be bandied about at pleasure.
Extract from : « The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 2/2 » by Camden Pelham

Synonyms for bandied

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