backstabbing

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Definition of backstabbing in English English dictionary: One who backstabs; Present participle of backstab; the act of secretly doing bad things to someone else, especially saying bad things about them, in order to gain an advantage for yourself; {i} doing something to harm someone without their knowledge (spreading rumors, etc.)
backstab: 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
backstabber: A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned
backstab: Attack (someone) unfairly, especially in an underhand, deceitful manner: “Some backstab each other and threaten to settle their differences with a punch” (Thomas Boswell)
backstabber: Someone who attacks unfairly, especially in an underhand, deceitful manner
backstab: 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
backstabber: A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when ones back is turned
backstabbers: plural of backstabber

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