backhander

Noun

Meaning

A backhanded blow.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sop back payment blow incentive bribery bribe blackmail backhand graft append carrot inducement enticement baksheesh

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Antonyms

solution opportunity progress resolution benefit interpretation

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Hypernyms

blow

Phrases with the word

gave someone a backhander given a backhander to given someone a backhander gave a backhander to

Examples

Kelly Browne got the play started coming across the blue line, again with some good pace forcing the Wildcats into a retreat on the 3 on 2, and sent a nutmeg backhander through the legs of her defender over to Savannah Norcross. Source: Internet

First, he stopped a backhander from wraparound try to preserve the 2-0 lead. Source: Internet

After having her shot blocked with 26 seconds left in regulation, Rose Tynan came back in overtime and smashed a backhander into the right corner of the cage to give the Blue Devils their fifth straight victory. Source: Internet

In Mexico, it means bribe – the backhander, normally involving the greasing of palms via a small exchange of cash to avoid a traffic infraction or to untie red tape. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

backhanded compliment backhandedly backhandedness backhaul backhead backheader