Attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : backhanded writing. ,backhanded methods; a backhanded compliment. From Dictionary.com.
MATALIN: That's what we call a backhanded compliment, Lou. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 1, 2004] Reference
The constant pressure paid off when Saprykin backhanded Chris. From Wordnik.com. [NHL - National Hockey League - Anaheim vs. Calgary] Reference
Skating down the right side, Steve Rucchin backhanded a shot that Thibault stopped. From Wordnik.com. [NHL - National Hockey League - Anaheim vs. Chicago] Reference
With Zetterberg off for hooking, Sedin backhanded a loose puck past Hasek from the slot. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Hockey - Vancouver vs. Detroit] Reference
After deking Hill, Sundin backhanded a pass to McCabe, who was just above the right circle. From Wordnik.com. [NHL - National Hockey League - Carolina vs. Toronto] Reference
Brylin backhanded Brian Rafalski's rebound past Olie Kolzig for a power-play tally at 6: 22. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Hockey - Washington vs. New Jersey] Reference
This is what we tennis players call a backhanded compliment. From Wordnik.com. [drbigbeef Diary Entry] Reference
It's a kind of backhanded feminist statement on my part. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-09-01] Reference
It's a kind of backhanded tribute to his incorrigible father. From Wordnik.com. [Ask for this one by name!] Reference
Maybe I can see how that comment can be considered a little 'backhanded'. From Wordnik.com. [Wright Gives First Interview to Bill Moyers] Reference
And, lately, everything is driven soley on some kind of backhanded revenge. From Wordnik.com. [hamletwildie Diary Entry] Reference
Such as Eric's "backhanded" interpretation of the remarks, regardless of the context. From Wordnik.com. [Wright Gives First Interview to Bill Moyers] Reference
But the only way Eric can say this was "backhanded" is by assuming the word "politician" is a dig. From Wordnik.com. [Wright Gives First Interview to Bill Moyers] Reference
According to Eleanor Apodaca, he "backhanded" Jeannette Jenkins during the. From Wordnik.com. [Balloon Juice] Reference
But it was kind of backhanded passive aggressive, and that's my vulnerability. From Wordnik.com. [dogpossum] Reference
At Sunday's rally, Berlusconi delivered a kind of backhanded compliment to the U.S. president. From Wordnik.com. [Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion] Reference
Never have I ever backhanded my child in the face. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 23, 2009] Reference
So, no, he was not giving a backhanded confirmation. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 16, 2006] Reference
And in some way, that ` s kind of a backhanded compliment. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 12, 2008] Reference
In a way it's a backhanded compliment to Fallon's abilities. From Wordnik.com. [Exit Strategy] Reference
With a backhanded slash de Gobignon knocked the point aside. From Wordnik.com. [The Saracen: The Holy War] Reference
FARRELL: Well, thank you, Lou, for the backhanded compliment. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 27, 2005] Reference
Another part of McCain's speech was a backhanded swipe at Obama. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 4, 2008] Reference
WASTLER: Kind of complimentary to Steve Jobs in a backhanded way. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 30, 2005] Reference
I can spot an unemployed actress a backhanded Frisbee toss away. From Wordnik.com. [Nuptial Indemnity] Reference
GERALDO RIVERA, FOX NEWS ANCHOR: You never backhanded her to the face?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 23, 2009] Reference
And, you know, that's a backhanded way of getting me to put a timetable. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 25, 2006] Reference
One of the men, having seen this, backhanded her, and she fell to the floor. From Wordnik.com. [One Thousand Incarnations and One Thousand Deaths - Part II] Reference
At worst they would kill it with a skeptical eyebrow and a backhanded phrase. From Wordnik.com. [Lips that Touch Liquor: The Gin Buck] Reference
DAVID FOLKENFLIK: Slap-down, satire, backhanded homage, make of it what you will. From Wordnik.com. [Stewart, Colbert To Host Dueling Rallies In D.C.] Reference
And a former GOP presidential candidate gives backhanded praise to his party's leader. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 26, 2009] Reference
And that's when he delivered what appeared to be a backhanded zinger at Governor Crist. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 26, 2008] Reference
A backhanded compliment of the acutest nature is credited to Lincoln as a lawyer and gentleman. From Wordnik.com. [The Lincoln Story Book] Reference
I wonder if that was a backhanded way of hinting that maybe he would accept the number two spot. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 15, 2004] Reference
NGUYEN: I came from Texas, she gave us a little bit of a compliment, I guess, in a backhanded way. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 18, 2004] Reference
Interestingly, Reid yesterday offered a backhanded pledge of cooperation at a victory celebration. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 10, 2006] Reference
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