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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A statement that sounds like a compliment, but really is not..
Use pseudo-compliment when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pseudo-compliment means A statement that sounds like a compliment, but really is not..
Common synonyms include backhanded compliment, left-handed compliment.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use pseudo-compliment where its definition matches the intended context.
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