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rig Antonyms

Opposite of rig

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• verb (Context 1)

To set up, prepare, or connect a device, apparatus, or explosive charge for operation.

Usage Example

"The demolition team successfully rigged the abandoned factory for a controlled implosion."

Strong
defuse
disconnect

• verb (Context 2)

To outfit or equip a ship or boat with masts, sails, and necessary ropes or tackle.

Usage Example

"The crew worked quickly to dismantle the schooner before the incoming tide."

Strong
dismantle
Weak
strip

Similar words to rig

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to rig vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

truck
equip
manipulate
apparatus
outfit
semi
wire
fix
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