underhanded

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English

Definitions

verb

To toss or lob with an underhand movement.
To trick, deceive or gull.
To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.

noun

Devious people, collectively.

adjective

Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.“His underhanded trick backfired and he was disqualified.”
Insincere; sarcastic.“An underhanded compliment is actually criticism.”
Secret; surreptitious.

adverb

In an underhanded manner.

Related words

Synonyms

underhand shorthanded underhandedly sneaky corrupt crooked underarm sly overlapping under-handed backhanded uphand side-handed off-handed overhand uphanded wide-handed fullhanded

Associated

dealings tactics tricks tactic schemes throw methods deals illegal practices opponents behavior

Rhymes

candid reprimanded demanded stranded expanded evenhanded backhanded commanded handed landed

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