Pay a backhanded compliment Crossword Clue

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COMPLIMENT (verb)
1. say something to someone that expresses praise
2. express respect or esteem for
COMPLIMENT (noun)
1. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
BACKHANDED (adjective)
1. (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
2. roundabout or ambiguous

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