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    BACKHANDED Synonyms

    There are 12 synonyms of the word backhanded. (exact relations)
    There are 2 hypernyms of the word backhanded. (close relations)
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    Definition of BACKHANDEDAntonyms of BACKHANDED

    Best Alternative Words for BACKHANDED

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    deceptive
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true

    • designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently

    double-edged
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • capable of being interpreted in two usually contradictory ways

    indirect
    		adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
    adjective

    • not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination

    • descended from a common ancestor but through different lines

    • extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action

    adjective satellite

    • having intervening factors or persons or influences

    • not as a direct effect or consequence

    insincere
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective

    • lacking sincerity

    ironic
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • humorously sarcastic or mocking

    • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

    sarcastic
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective

    • expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

    sardonic
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

    sly
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • marked by skill in deception

    sneaky
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • marked by deception

    • marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

    left-slanting
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward

    backhand shot
    		nounn
    noun

    • a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke

    backhand stroke
    		nounn
    noun

    • a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke

    Best Hypernyms For BACKHANDED

    Here is a list of related hypernyms for backhanded, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
    Words (2)
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    Alternatives for DECEPTIVE

    Words (20)
    misleadingdelusoryartfulbeguilingdeceitfuldelusivedishonestdisingenuousduplicitousfalsefraudulentillusoryinsincereshiftytreacheroustrickyuntrueuntrustworthyuntruthfuldeceiving
    All synonyms for deceptive
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