backstab

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Definition von backstab im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

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Englisch - Englisch

Definition von backstab im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

to attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens. (as if stabbing them in the back). See backbite

Attack (someone) unfairly, especially in an underhand, deceitful manner: “Some backstab each other and threaten to settle their differences with a punch” (Thomas Boswell)

to attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when theyre not present in the place or situation that it happens. (as if stabbing them in the back). See backbite

Relevante Übersetzungen

backstabbing

One who backstabs

backstabbing

present participle of backstab

backstabbing

the act of secretly doing bad things to someone else, especially saying bad things about them, in order to gain an advantage for yourself

backstabbing

{i} doing something to harm someone without their knowledge (spreading rumors, etc.)

Silbentrennung

back·stab

Synonyme

backbite, betray, double-cross, play judas, sell down the river, slander, smear

Etymologie

[ -"sta-bi[ng] ] (noun.) 1946. back + stab