backstabbing

verb

Meaning

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.
The act of one who backstabs.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

stab in the back(English)getback(English)downstab(English)backshot(English)counterbetrayal(English)stabber(English)knifing(English)stab(English)memoirs(English)personality(English)turned(English)friends(English)

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