in an underhand way

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• underhand — [[t]ʌ̱ndə(r)hæ̱nd[/t]] (in AM usually use, and in BRIT sometimes use underhanded) 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n (disapproval) If an action is underhand or if it is done in an underhand way, it is done secretly and dishonestly. The Prime Minister… …   English dictionary

• underhand — un|der|hand1 [ˌʌndəˈhænd US ˈʌndərhænd] adj also un|der|hand|ed [ˌʌndəˈhændıd US ˌʌndər ] dishonest and done secretly ▪ They did it all in such an underhand way. ▪ He s been involved in some underhand dealings. →↑overhand underhand 2 underhand2… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• underhand — (also underhanded) ► ADJECTIVE 1) acting or done in a secret or dishonest way. 2) underarm …   English terms dictionary

• underhand — (also underhanded) adjective 1》 acting or done in a secret or dishonest way. 2》 underarm.     ↘with the palm of the hand upward or outward. Derivatives underhandedly adverb …   English new terms dictionary

• un|der|hand — «UHN duhr HAND», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. not open or honest; secret; sly: »Their influence must have been exercised in a purely underhand way (E.A. Freeman). 2. done with the hand below the shoulder and the arm swung upward; underarm: »an… …   Useful english dictionary

• sneak — /sneek/, v., sneaked or snuck, sneaking, n. v.i. 1. to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk. 2. to act in a furtive or underhand way. 3. Brit. Informal. to tattle; inform. v.t. 4. to move, put, pass, etc., in a stealthy or furtive… …   Universalium

• sneaking — sneakingly, adv. sneakingness, n. /snee king/, adj. 1. acting in a furtive or underhand way. 2. deceitfully underhand, as actions; contemptible. 3. secret; not generally avowed, as a feeling, notion, suspicion, etc. [1575 85; SNEAK + ING2] * * * …   Universalium

• back door — noun 1》 the rear door of a building. 2》 [as modifier] underhand; clandestine: a back door tax increase. Phrases by (or through) the back door in a clandestine or underhand way …   English new terms dictionary

• sneak — [[t]snik[/t]] v. sneaked or snuck, sneak•ing, n. adj. 1) to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk 2) to act in a furtive or underhand way 3) to move, put, pass, etc., in a stealthy or furtive manner: He sneaked the gun into his… …   From formal English to slang

• sneaking — sneak•ing [[t]ˈsni kɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) acting in a furtive or underhand way 2) deceitfully underhand, as actions; contemptible 3) secret; not generally avowed, as a feeling or suspicion • Etymology: 1575–85 …   From formal English to slang

• sneaking — /ˈsnikɪŋ/ (say sneeking) adjective 1. acting in a furtive or underhand way. 2. deceitfully underhand, as actions, etc.; contemptible. 3. secret; not generally avowed, as a feeling, notion, suspicion, etc. –sneakingly, adverb …