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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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