Dean backhanded her again, following her to the ground.
2
Victor backhanded Elisabeth one last time and growled, "That's more like it."
3
It has been suggested, however, that this somewhat backhanded compliment was intended rather to rub salt into Hooke's wounds.
4
She said nothing at his words, surprised as always by his backhanded compliments and tormented by the knowledge that she had to do something that would hurt them both.
5
Our fourth opportunity, albeit a rather backhanded one, is to throw away all this collaborative baggage.
6
He pulled her away from the wall and backhanded her hard enough for her to feel nauseous.
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Avoid backhanded compliments - Some books and dating gurus advise that insulting a woman is actually a way to gain her affection.