backhander

• Nom désignant un coup porté avec le dos de la main, souvent en mouvement inverse, ou une somme d'argent donnée en secret pour corrompre ou soudoyer quelqu'un.

A noun referring to a blow or strike delivered with the back of the hand, often in a backhanded motion.

1. A backhanded blowB2informal

   A strike delivered with the back of the hand, often in a casual or dismissive manner.

   tape du revers de la main

   • He gave the intruder a quick backhander across the face.
   • The argument ended with a sudden backhander.
   • She received a backhander for her rude comment.

   Synonymesbackhandcuffslapsmackwhack

2. A bribe or secret paymentC1informalbritish

   An illegal or underhanded payment made to influence someone's actions or decisions.

   Pot-de-vin

   • The official was caught accepting a backhander to approve the contract.
   • He offered a backhander to speed up the paperwork.
   • The investigation revealed several backhanders paid to local politicians.

   Synonymesbribebunginducementkickbackpayoffsweetener