backbite in German
backbite in German is afterreden, anschwärzen, verleumden — backbite means to make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
backbite in German
afterreden
To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
anschwärzen
To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
verleumden
To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
What does "backbite" mean?
- verb To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
- verb To attack from behind or when out of earshot with spiteful or defamatory remarks.
- verb To speak badly of an absent individual.
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What is "backbite" in German?
"backbite" in German is afterreden, anschwärzen, verleumden. backbite means: To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
Are there other ways to say "backbite" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "backbite": afterreden, anschwärzen, verleumden.
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