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rigged

 

[ rɪɡd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unfair manipulation

The term 'rigged' refers to something that has been manipulated or controlled in a way that is dishonest or unfair. It is commonly used in contexts such as elections, games, or competitions to indicate that the outcome has been predetermined or influenced by unethical means.

Synonyms

controlled, fixed, manipulated

Examples of usage

  • The election was rigged to favor one candidate.
  • Many believed the game was rigged against the players.
  • The results of the competition seemed rigged from the start.

Translations

Translations of the word "rigged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manipulado

🇮🇳 धांधली किया हुआ

🇩🇪 manipuliert

🇮🇩 curang

🇺🇦 підтасований

🇵🇱 sfabrykowany

🇯🇵 不正に操作された

🇫🇷 truqué

🇪🇸 amañado

🇹🇷 hileli

🇰🇷 조작된

🇸🇦 مُزَوَّر

🇨🇿 vytuněný

🇸🇰 manipulovaný

🇨🇳 操纵的

🇸🇮 prirejen

🇮🇸 svikinn

🇰🇿 алаяқтық жасалған

🇬🇪 მოწვდილი

🇦🇿 sahte

🇲🇽 amañado

Etymology

The word 'rigged' has its origins in the early 20th century, stemming from the verb 'rig', which meant to set up or arrange something in a particular way. The verb itself is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word 'riga', meaning to make ready or prepare. Over time, 'rig' took on a more negative connotation, associated with deceit and unfair practices, particularly in contexts involving competitions, games, or elections. By the mid-20th century, the adjective 'rigged' began to be widely used in political discourse, especially in discussions around election integrity. Its usage has continued to grow in various fields, reflecting a broader societal concern about transparency and fairness in public and private domains.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,918, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.