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backhander

UK
/ˈbækˌhændə/
US
/ˈbækˌhændɚ/

Translations

backhandernoun
backhanders
pl
UK
/ˈbækˌhændə/
US
/ˈbækˌhændɚ/
pot-de-vinSens familier : paiement secret ou illégal.
The politician was accused of accepting a backhander to secure the contract for the construction company.
L’homme politique a été accusé d’avoir accepté un pot-de-vin pour obtenir le contrat pour l’entreprise de construction.
gifle du revers de la mainSens concret, assez descriptif.
In a flash of anger, he gave the thief a sharp backhander across the face.
Dans un accès de colère, il a asséné au voleur une gifle du revers de la main au visage.
Additional translations
coup du reversSport, notamment en hockey et dans certains sports de raquette.
Synonyms
bribe
kickback
payoff
sweetener
inducement

Definitions

backhandernoun
A secret or illicit payment, typically a bribe.
The politician was accused of accepting a backhander to secure the contract for the construction company.
A blow or slap delivered with the back of the hand.
In a flash of anger, he gave the thief a sharp backhander across the face.
A shot or stroke made with a backhand motion, especially in sports such as ice hockey.
The winger flicked a neat backhander past the goalkeeper.
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