Backhanded implication Synonyms

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

Definitions for Implication


  • (noun) something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
  • (noun) a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
  • (noun) an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection