BACKSTABBING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Back-stabbing

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

action of criticizing someone in treacherous manner while feigning friendship

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

Word: Back-stabbing

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

behaving in such way

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

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