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 33 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for backhanders along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backhanders
- allurements
- baits
- baksheeshs
- boodles
- boosts
- bribes
- cumshaws
- decoys
- encouragements
- enticements
- fixes
- flatteries
- goads
- incentives
- incitements
- inducements
- instigations
- kickbacks
- lures
- motivations
- payoffs
- persuasions
- provocations
- seductions
- slush funds
- snares
- sops
- spurs
- stimulations
- stimuli
- temptations
- traps
- turn-ons
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.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms or another words to backhanders, such as: allurements, baits, baksheeshs, boodles, boosts, bribes, cumshaws.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- goads
- incentives
- incitements
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- instigations
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