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Antonyms for backhanded compliment
| Grammar : Noun |
Definition of backhanded compliment
- As in indignity : noun embarrassment, humiliation
- As in aspersion : noun verbal exhibition of bad temper
- As in taunt : noun provocation; teasing
- As in left-handed compliment : noun damning with faint praise
- As in affront : noun an insult
- As in derision : noun insult, disrespect
Synonyms for backhanded compliment
- abuse
- affront
- animadversion
- aspersion
- back-handed compliment
- backbiting
- backhanded compliment
- barb
- black eye
- brickbat
- Bronx cheer
- butt
- calumny
- censure
- comeback
- contempt
- contumely
- crack
- cut
- defamation
- derision
- detraction
- dig
- dirty deed
- dirty dig
- discourtesy
- disdain
- dishonor
- disparagement
- disrespect
- dump
- gibe
- grievance
- hit
- home truth
- indignity
- injury
- injustice
- insult
- invective
- jab
- jeer
- jest
- joke
- knock
- laughingstock
- laughter
- left-handed compliment
- libel
- mockery
- no compliment
- object of ridicule
- obloquy
- offense
- opprobrium
- outrage
- parting shot
- pilgarlic
- provocation
- put-down
- raillery
- rap
- reproach
- ridicule
- sarcasm
- satire
- scoffing
- scorn
- slam
- slander
- slap
- slap in the face
- slight
- slur
- smear
- snappy comeback
- sneering
- snub
- swipe
- take-down
- taunt
- uncomplimentary remark
- vexation
- vituperation
- wrong
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