Backbiter: meaning, definitions and examples
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backbiter
[ ˈbækˌbaɪtər ]
personality trait
A backbiter is someone who speaks negatively about someone behind their back, often in a deceitful or treacherous manner.
Synonyms
backstabber, gossip, slanderer
Examples of usage
- He pretended to be her friend, but he was actually a backbiter who spread rumors about her.
- Don't trust him, he is known to be a backbiter.
Translations
Translations of the word "backbiter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caluniador
🇮🇳 पीठ पीछे बुराई करने वाला
🇩🇪 Verleumder
🇮🇩 pengumpat
🇺🇦 наклепник
🇵🇱 oszczerca
🇯🇵 中傷者
🇫🇷 calomniateur
🇪🇸 calumniador
🇹🇷 iftiracı
🇰🇷 중상자
🇸🇦 نمام
🇨🇿 pomlouvač
🇸🇰 ohovárač
🇨🇳 诽谤者
🇸🇮 obrekovalec
🇮🇸 rógber
🇰🇿 жамандаушы
🇬🇪 ცილისმწამებელი
🇦🇿 böhtançı
🇲🇽 calumniador
Etymology
The word 'backbiter' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'back' and 'bite' to convey the idea of someone who attacks from behind, either verbally or physically. It has been used to describe both human behavior and animal behavior, highlighting the treacherous nature of such actions.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,776, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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