backhanders
The word “backhanders” has 3 syllables: back-han-ders
It's pronounced as /ˌbækˈhændərz/
What is synonym and antonym for backhanders?
In the thesaurus, “backhanders” has 1 synonym.
Here are synonyms for backhanders along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backhanders
- bribes
Meanings of backhanders
- noun
- A glass of wine given out of turn, the bottle having been handed backwards.
- A blow with the back of the hand.
- A bribe, a secret payment.
- (racquet sports) A shot played backhand, a backhand stroke.
- A surfer who approaches a swell with the wave behind them ("on their backhand") rather than facing the wave ("on their forehand").
Example Sentences
- Rumors circulated about shady dealings involving political backhanders.
- The investigative journalist uncovered a network of illicit financial backhanders.
- The corrupt official was exposed for accepting illegal backhanders in exchange for favors.
- The scandal rocked the corporate world as executives were implicated in accepting backhanders.
- Law enforcement cracked down on the organized crime syndicate involved in offering and accepting backhanders.
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