Backhanded [adjective]
Definition of Backhanded:
underhanded
Opposite/Antonyms of Backhanded:
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Sentence/Example of Backhanded:
For myself, though I received only a backhanded blow on the chest, I staggered as if I had been struck with a sledgehammer.
Korman backhanded him across the throat without looking around, with such force that Gibson staggered back and fell.
Simms threw the brim of his soft hat up with a backhanded stroke and shook his head.
The writing was what is known as "backhanded," in strokes which appeared at first sight to be of a uniform lightness.
Mikah asked, and one of the guards backhanded him to the ground.
Whatever this might mean, it was, at best, a backhanded compliment to Hartigan.
Glyddyr turned upon him, and made a backhanded blow at his face.
So the Watch followed behind and vented its contrition on a mob of boys in occasional backhanded cuffs and current imprecations.
With a muted roar, Adam swept his powerful arm in a backhanded arc that caught Brute full on the side of his head.
Nick lifted his hand; and with a vicious, backhanded stroke sent Xavier again reeling across the yard.