backhanded
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backhanded(
bahk
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hahn
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dihd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (sarcastic)
a. ambiguo
They asked Dave to say something nice about her, and he offered a backhanded compliment.Le pidieron a Dave que dijera algo bueno sobre ella, y ofreció un cumplido ambiguo.
b. equívoco
Martin was too self-centered to realize that what Anita said was actually a backhanded compliment.Martin era demasiado egocéntrico para darse cuenta de que lo que dijo Anita era en realidad un halago equívoco.
c. de doble intención
I'm sorry you're too stupid to understand. - What kind of a backhanded apology is that!?Lamento que seas demasiado estúpido para entender. - ¿¡Qué clase de disculpa de doble intención es esa!?
a. de revés (blow, swipe)
Billy said something rude to Lorena and she knocked him over with a single backhanded blow.Billy le dijo algo grosero a Lorena y lo tumbó con un solo golpe de revés.
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