backstabbing - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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the action of criticizing someone in a treacherous manner despite pretending friendship with them

examples

the media world of back-stabbing, scheming, and downright malice

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(adjective)

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(of a person) engaging in back-stabbing; critical of other people despite pretending friendship with them

examples

I hate my job and back-stabbing colleagues but worry I won't be able to find a new one

(verb)