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Cloaked vs Underhanded - What's the difference?

cloaked | underhanded | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between cloaked and underhanded

is that cloaked is wearing a cloak while underhanded is done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.

As a verb cloaked

is past tense of cloak.

cloaked

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Wearing a cloak.
  • Covered, hidden, disguised.
    • He was a tall dark man, cloaked in mystery.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (cloak)

    • Anagrams

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    underhanded

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
  • Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.
    • His underhanded trick backfired and he was disqualified.
  • :An underhanded compliment is actually criticism.

    • Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "underhanded" is often applied: tactic, way, dealing, method, trick, manner, thing, deal, scheme, practice.