Synonyms for sandbag

verb

• hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
• compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
• downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
• protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up
• treat harshly or unfairly

noun

• a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast