Backhanded
Backhanded adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Convoluted and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Convoluted" instead an adjective "Backhanded".
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Convoluted
Convoluted adjective - Having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated.
Backhanded and convoluted are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead an adjective "Convoluted".
Nearby Words: convolution, convolute
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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When House does have a lesson to teach, he'll choose a convoluted conspiracy or backhanded means of bringing the subject to understanding, every time.
Source: Series / House
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