| ADVERB | all | red-handed | doing something reprehensible or showing clear evidence of having done something reprehensible |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADJECTIVE | all | red-handed | in the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act |
| Sounds | reh'dhhae'ndahd; reh'dhhae'ndihd | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abbreviated ... wounded: 365 rhymes with ahd... | |
| abbreviated ... wrongheaded: 610 rhymes with ihd... | ||
| Meaning | In the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "caught red-handed" | |
| Broader | guilty | Responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act |
| Meaning | Doing something reprehensible or showing clear evidence of having done something reprehensible. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "he was caught red-handed" | |
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