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 of backhander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After watching a Jonas Brothers concert and a stirring national anthem by saxophonist Jake Clemons, some fans weren't settled in their seats before Ondrej Palat sprung Hischier for a backhander between Ersson's pads at 32 seconds. —Tom Canavan, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024

The new Byfield line produced the decisive goal, at 18:13 of the second period, when Byfield converted the rebound of a nifty backhander by Anderson-Dolan. —Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2024

The defender used her long reach and some slick moves to deke past the St. Mary’s defender, and coolly finished the play with a backhander to beat Catino. —Olivia Nolan, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Mar. 2023

Ullmark stopped Anthony Cirelli’s backhander on a partial breakaway with about seven minutes left. —Ken Powtak, ajc, 25 Mar. 2023