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Synonyms for handshake
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : hand-sheyk |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhændˌʃeɪk |
Top 10 synonyms for handshake Other synonyms for the word handshake
- agreement
- anchor
- bond
- brace
- catch
- cinch
- cincture
- clamp
- clamping
- clench
- clinch
- clutch
- coercion
- commission
- common view
- compact
- concord
- concordat
- contract
- convention
- covenant
- crushing
- deal
- deed
- deposition
- dicker
- duress
- enclosing
- enclosure
- engagement
- entertainment
- entrée
- evidence
- fastening
- fixing
- friendliness
- gentleman's agreement
- gentlemen's agreement
- grapnel
- grapple
- gripe
- handclasp
- handgrip
- handhold
- handshake
- hold
- hook
- hospitality
- howdy
- indenture
- key to the city
- liability
- ligature
- lug
- meeting of minds
- mise
- nonformal agreement
- obligation
- ovation
- pact
- pactum
- paper
- papers
- pledge
- promise
- proof
- purchase
- reception
- record
- red carpet
- restraint
- rumble
- salutation
- salute
- settlement
- snatch
- squeeze
- stipulation
- strength
- tacit agreement
- tenure
- transaction
- treaty
- trust
- tumble
- understanding
- unspoken agreement
- unwritten agreement
- verbal agreement
- vise
- wrench
Définition of handshake
Origin :- 1801, from hand (n.) + shake (n.). Hand-shaking is attested from 1805.
- As in understanding : noun informal agreement
- As in welcome : noun greeting
- As in : noun nonformal agreement
- As in : noun agreement based on trust
- As in contract : noun agreement, deal
- As in covenant : noun pact, promise
- As in grip : noun clasp, embrace
- Adams gratefully protracted the handshake that accompanied these inquiries.
- Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
- There was no possibility of anything further between them, not even a handshake.
- Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
- Moore seemed enraptured at the handshake and breathless over the occasion.
- Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
- And now I suppose we shall say good-bye without even a handshake.
- Extract from : « The Arrow of Gold » by Joseph Conrad
- "I believe you," said I, returning his handshake as cordially as he had bestowed it.
- Extract from : « The O'Ruddy » by Stephen Crane
- It may be accompanied by the handshake, in which case the hat is lifted by the left hand.
- Extract from : « The Etiquette of To-day » by Edith B. Ordway
- "You must be familiar with our home world," said Cameron, returning the handshake.
- Extract from : « Cubs of the Wolf » by Raymond F. Jones
- They touched gloves for a handshake and each took a step back.
- Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson
- There was nothing of genuine American heartiness in the handshake he gave Frank.
- Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Pursuit » by Burt L. Standish
- A handshake, a hurried parting, and the boy was borne away to jail.
- Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish
Antonyms for handshake
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