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handshake Synonyms

Another word for handshake

Choosing another word for handshake depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of grasping and briefly moving another person's hand up and down, used as a gesture of greeting, farewell, congratulation, or agreement.

Usage Example

"The two executives sealed the business agreement with a firm handclasp."

Strongest
handclasp
Strong
handgrip
shake
clasp

• noun (Context 2)

An automated exchange of signals between two electronic devices or computer systems that establishes connection parameters before data communication begins.

Usage Example

"The secure server connection failed because the cryptographic handshaking timed out."

Strongest
handshaking

• Nearby Words

handsaw
handset
handsewn
handshake
handshaking
handsome
handsomely

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