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BACKHANDED adjective

Definition of backhanded (adjective)

(of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
- synonyms: backhand
- antonym: forehand
roundabout or ambiguous
- "attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity"; "a backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal"

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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