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English adjective: backhanded | |||
| 1. | backhanded (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke | ||
| Synonyms | backhand | ||
| Antonyms | forehand, forehanded | ||
| 2. | backhanded roundabout or ambiguous | ||
| Samples | Attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity. A backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal. | ||
| Similar | indirect | ||
| Antonyms | direct | ||
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