backstabber
8 synonyms for backstabber, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who betrays a friend or colleague who trusted them, usually behind their back.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use backstabber
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a real backstabber
call someone a backstabber
Etymology
A straightforward compound of back + stabber, painting the picture of an attack that comes from behind rather than face-to-face.
Full origin of backstabber →Frequently asked questions
What does “backstabber” mean?
The word “backstabber” means someone who betrays a friend or colleague who trusted them, usually behind their back. In plain terms, someone who betrays your trust, especially by acting against you secretly while pretending to be on your side.
How do you pronounce “backstabber”?
“Backstabber” is pronounced BAK-stab (/ˈbækˌstæbɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “backstabber” in a sentence?
Here is “backstabber” used in a sentence: “She thought her coworker was a friend, until she found out he was a backstabber who took credit for her ideas.”
What part of speech is “backstabber”?
“Backstabber” is a noun.
