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backhander Synonyms

Another word for backhander

Choosing another word for backhander depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A secret or illegal payment made to someone in exchange for a favor or influence; a bribe.

Usage Example

"The municipal official resigned after investigative journalists revealed he had accepted a substantial bribe from the construction firm."

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bribe
kickback
Strong
payoff
bung
sweetener
baksheesh

• noun (Context 2)

A blow or slap delivered with the back of the hand.

Usage Example

"In the classic novel, the hot-tempered squire threatened the insolent servant with a sharp backhand."

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backhand
Strong
slap
smack
Weak
cuff

• noun (Context 3)

A stroke or shot played with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, as in tennis or hockey.

Usage Example

"She won the final set by hitting a powerful crosscourt backhand right down the baseline."

Strongest
backhand

Opposites of backhander

The opposite of backhander shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

forehand
forehander
See all opposites of backhander

• Nearby Words

backhand
backhanded
backhandedly
backhander
backhoe
backhouse
backing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Backhander. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/backhander
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