Backstab Definition

băkstăb
backstabbed, backstabbing, backstabs
verb
To disparage or criticize (someone), usually when that person is absent.
American Heritage
To harm (a friend, partner, etc.) by treachery.
Webster's New World

To attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens. (as if stabbing them in the back). See backbite.

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Origin of Backstab

  • back + stab

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