backhander

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее удар, нанесённый тыльной стороной руки, часто обратным движением.esSustantivo que designa un golpe dado con el dorso de la mano, a menudo en un movimiento hacia atrás; también puede referirse a un soborno o pago ilegal encubierto.frNom 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.deSubstantiv, das einen Schlag mit dem Handrücken bezeichnet, oft mit einer Rückwärtsbewegung ausgeführt; umgangssprachlich auch eine heimliche Zahlung oder Bestechung sowie eine Rückhand im Sport.ptSubstantivo que designa um golpe dado com as costas da mão, geralmente com movimento de vaivém. Também pode se referir a uma propina ou pagamento ilegal feito para obter vantagem.zh指用手背或反向挥动打出的击打，常用于扇耳光或反手一击。arاسم يدل على ضربة تُوجَّه بظهر اليد أو بظهرها مع حركة عكسية، ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا للرشوة أو المال يُدفع سرًّا لإتمام أمر ما.

1. A backhanded blow B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПощёчина тыльной стороной ладониesGolpe con el dorso de la manofrtape du revers de la maindeSchlag mit dem HandrückenptBofetada com as costas da mãozh反手一击arضربة بظهر الكف

   同义词: backhandcuffslapsmackwhack

2. A bribe or secret payment C1 informal british

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

   • 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.

   ruВзятка или тайный платежesSoborno o pago secretofrPot-de-vindeBestechung oder heimliche ZahlungptPropina ou pagamento secretozh贿赂或秘密付款arرشوة أو دفعة سرية

   同义词: bribebunginducementkickbackpayoffsweetener

• backhanders plural form
• backhanders' possessive plural form
• backhander's possessive singular form