Antonyms for handshake

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hand-sheyk

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhændˌʃeɪk

Definition 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

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for handshake

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