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backstabbing
noun back·stab·bing \-ˌsta-biŋ\
: harmful and unfair things that are said or done to hurt the reputation of someone
Full Definition of BACKSTABBING
: betrayal (as by a verbal attack against one not present) especially by a false friend
— back·stab \-ˌstab\ verb
— back·stab·ber \-ˌsta-bər\ noun
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First Known Use of BACKSTABBING
1946
Related to BACKSTABBING
- Synonyms
- betrayal, business, disloyalty, double cross, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidy, sellout, treachery, treason, two-timing, unfaithfulness
- Antonyms
- allegiance, devotion, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, staunchness, steadfastness
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