English Explanatory Dictionary

backstabber

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.

Pronunciation

/ˈbækˌstæbɚ/ en-us-backstabber.ogg

Word forms

backstabber backstabbers

Etymology

From back + stabber.

Synonyms

double-crosser snake in the grass backstabber betrayer quisling rat ratter recreant renegade serpent snake swike traitor treacher treacherer treasonist turntippet withersake wolf in sheep's clothing

Antonyms

backstabbee

Related words

stab in the back
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