Antonyms for handshake


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hand-sheyk
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhændˌʃeɪk


Definition of handshake

Origin :
  • 1801, from hand (n.) + shake (n.). Hand-shaking is attested from 1805.
  • As in understanding : noun informal agreement
  • As in welcome : noun greeting
  • As in : noun nonformal agreement
  • As in : noun agreement based on trust
  • As in contract : noun agreement, deal
  • As in covenant : noun pact, promise
  • As in grip : noun clasp, embrace
Example sentences :
  • Adams gratefully protracted the handshake that accompanied these inquiries.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • There was no possibility of anything further between them, not even a handshake.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • Moore seemed enraptured at the handshake and breathless over the occasion.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
  • And now I suppose we shall say good-bye without even a handshake.
  • Extract from : « The Arrow of Gold » by Joseph Conrad
  • "I believe you," said I, returning his handshake as cordially as he had bestowed it.
  • Extract from : « The O'Ruddy » by Stephen Crane
  • It may be accompanied by the handshake, in which case the hat is lifted by the left hand.
  • Extract from : « The Etiquette of To-day » by Edith B. Ordway
  • "You must be familiar with our home world," said Cameron, returning the handshake.
  • Extract from : « Cubs of the Wolf » by Raymond F. Jones
  • They touched gloves for a handshake and each took a step back.
  • Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson
  • There was nothing of genuine American heartiness in the handshake he gave Frank.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Pursuit » by Burt L. Standish
  • A handshake, a hurried parting, and the boy was borne away to jail.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish

Synonyms for handshake

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