Looking for the meaning of the word BACKBITING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BACKBITING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Backbiting
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbakbʌɪtɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
malicious talk about someone who is not present
Short Definition:malicious talk about someone who is not present
Examples:- members have grown tired of the backbiting in the group
- there were backbiting accusations among some sections of the press
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