I. adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
underhand/unfair tactics (= actions which are not fair or honest )
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I wouldn't stoop to such sneaky, underhand tactics.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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In a series of very smart, underhand moves, Browne gradually gained control of the company.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But you must watch for underhand dealings, if not deception, in early April and July.
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Godwin is not pleased with that idea: I might compromise my sincerity by acting in an underhand manner.
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He generally fielded at point and his underhand bowling was formidable.
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Its the underhand way you went about the heavy petting and damp carry-on, Douglas.
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She implies that this is somehow underhand .
II. adverb
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Alice thought: Throwing underhand , pathetic! - and this scorn refuelled her.
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But how could he be so ... underhand ?
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It's underhand , but effective.
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The Sox would like to see him throw as well over the top as he does underhand on the move.
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Webster retrieved the ball and flipped it underhand to Rhodes, who had anchored himself at the plate.