noun
backstabbing
noun
1
Betraying someone's trust, especially through secretive scheming against a friend or colleague.
"The office was full of backstabbing once the promotion was announced."
"Their friendship ended after years of backstabbing and petty rivalry."
How to Use Backstabbing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of betraying someone who trusted you, usually through secrets, lies, or scheming.
Common pairings
office backstabbing
political backstabbing
Word Forms
backstabbings plural
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