noun
backstabbing
Backstabbing (noun) means betraying someone's trust, especially through secretive scheming against a friend or colleague. Example: “The office was full of backstabbing once the promotion was announced.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- backstabbings
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Rhymes for backstabbing
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What does “backstabbing” mean?
The word “backstabbing” means betraying someone's trust, especially through secretive scheming against a friend or colleague. In plain terms, the act of betraying someone who trusted you, usually through secrets, lies, or scheming.
How do you use “backstabbing” in a sentence?
Here is “backstabbing” used in a sentence: “The office was full of backstabbing once the promotion was announced.”
What part of speech is “backstabbing”?
“Backstabbing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of backstabbing?
"backstabbing" (noun) means betraying someone's trust, especially through secretive scheming against a friend or colleague.
