Synonyms for Handshake & Similar Words
Definition of handshake
- noun
- grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "handshake"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like handclasp, handshaking, shake can replace "handshake" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Handshake" in song lyrics
See how handshake is used in real songs:
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"A big oaf with dreads and a clammy handshake"
7L & Esoteric — Mercy Killing -
"Animate our dead opposition to get one last phoney handshake"
Brother Ali — Bitchslap! -
"So make a print on this landscape and when it's little as a handshake"
Bubba Sparxxx — The 1st Whutchacallit