Looking for the meaning of the word BACKSTABBING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BACKSTABBING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
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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