backstab

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

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.

noun

/ˈbækˌstæb/

backstab backstabs backstabbing backstabbed

From back + stab.

stab in the back

backstabbee backstabber backstabby

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