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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1946

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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