Synonyms of backhander

backhander

noun

ˈbak-ˈhan-dər 

British

as in bribe

something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision

the customs official let us know that he might be prepared to look the other way if an appropriate backhander was slipped into his palm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bribe
• incentive
• sop
• stimulus
• payoff
• fix
• cumshaw
• motivation
• slush fund
• kickback
• boodle
• baksheesh
• stimulation
• encouragement
• inducement
• lure
• bait
• seduction
• flattery
• provocation
• temptation
• snare
• goad
• boost
• spur
• incitement
• instigation
• enticement
• turn-on
• decoy
• trap
• allurement
• persuasion

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of backhander

The Bruins tied it with 9:41 remaining in the third when Brazeau scored on a backhander from in close. —Aaron Bracy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024

The 37-year-old Hossa slid a power-play backhander through the legs of Philadelphia goaltender Michal Neuvirth at 5:04 of the second period, giving the Blackhawks a 4-0 lead. —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024

Instead, midway through the power play, Brown stole the puck at the blue line and beat Bobrovsky with a patient backhander. —Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 19 June 2024

Rangers led in shots on goal 12-8 but Cats had the best one when Bennett’s close-range backhander caromed off the pipe. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024