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backhanded
adjective
(back-hand-ed)
(of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
Synonyms:
backhand
,
backhanded
adjective
(back-hand-ed)
roundabout or ambiguous
Examples:
Attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity.
A backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal.
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deked
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glove
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slapper
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slap shot
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grounder
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slapshot
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wraparound
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misplayed
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lofted
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puck
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bobbled
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lob
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rifled
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crease
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liner
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nifty
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pounced
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leftfield
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pitchout
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mitt
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miscue
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palmed
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squibbed
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backpedaled
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