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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
verb
To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
anschwärzen
verb
To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
verleumden
verb
To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.

What does "backbite" mean?

  1. verb To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
  2. verb To attack from behind or when out of earshot with spiteful or defamatory remarks.
  3. 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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