Definitions and Synonyms of wangle | Another word for wangle | What is wangle?
Definition 1: an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery - [noun denoting cognition]Synonyms for wangle in the sense of this definition
(wangle is a kind of ...) an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
"his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"
Synonyms for wangle in the sense of this definition
(wangle is a kind of ...) an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
"his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"Definition 2: achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods - [verb of social]
Definition 3: tamper, with the purpose of deception - [verb of social]Samples where wangle or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- Fudge the figures
- cook the books
- falsify the data
Synonyms for wangle in the sense of this definition
(wangle is a kind of ...) engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud
"Who's chiseling on the side?" (... is a kind of wangle ) manipulate by or as if by moving around components
"juggle an account so as to hide a deficit"
Samples where wangle or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- Fudge the figures
- cook the books
- falsify the data