Backhanded euphemism Synonyms
Backhanded replaced
Definitions for Backhanded
- (adjective) not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
- (adjective) (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
- (adjective) roundabout or ambiguous
Synonyms for phrase
- ambiguous expression
- oblique metaphor
- sarcastic expression
- sarcastic metaphor
- oblique ambiguity
- ambiguous alternative
- sarcastic ambiguity
- sardonic expression
- ironic understatement
- oblique allusion
- indirect allusion
- ambiguous allusion
- ironic metaphor
- ironic expression
- sarcastic comparison
- implied metaphor
- hollow expression
- fake substitute
- devious device
- ironic allusion
BE abbreviation
BE is an abbreviation for Backhanded EuphemismWhat does BE stand for?
BE stands for "Backhanded Euphemism" Definitions for Euphemism
- (noun) an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh