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backbite in Spanish

backbite in Spanish is calumniar — backbite means to say unkind, untrue things about someone.

backbite in Spanish

calumniar

verb

To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.

What does "backbite" mean?

verb To say unkind, untrue things about someone.
verb To criticise someone nastily while they aren't there to hear it.
verb To talk unkindly about someone who is not present.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in Spanish

besmirch blacken denigrate slander

Common Spanish translations

the of to and a in i IS that for you IT

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What is "backbite" in Spanish?

"backbite" in Spanish is calumniar. backbite means: To say unkind, untrue things about someone.

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