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backhander

/ˈbækˌhændə/

/ˈbækˌhændɚ/

Translations

backhandernoun

backhanders

/ˈbækˌhændə/

/ˈbækˌhændɚ/

The politician was caught accepting a backhander.

Политика поймали на получении взятки.

Additional translations

удар с обратной стороны

Synonyms

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.