Backhanded
Backhanded adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Barbed and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Barbed" instead an adjective "Backhanded".
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Barbed
Barbed adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Usage example: barbed satire on American academia
Backhanded and barbed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead an adjective "Barbed".
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