Backstabbing: meaning, definitions and examples
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backstabbing
[ หbakหstabษชล ]
betrayal
The act of betraying someone's trust or confidence, especially by doing something harmful or deceitful behind their back. It is considered a cowardly and treacherous act.
Synonyms
betrayal, deceit, treachery, treason
Examples of usage
- He felt a deep sense of hurt and anger after discovering the backstabbing by his supposed friend.
- Backstabbing in the workplace can create a toxic and distrustful environment.
- She was shocked by the backstabbing behavior of her colleagues.
betray
To betray someone's trust or confidence, especially by doing something harmful or deceitful behind their back. It involves being disloyal and dishonest.
Synonyms
betray, betrayal, deceive, double-cross
Examples of usage
- He backstabbed his closest friend by spreading rumors behind his back.
- She never expected her own sister to backstab her in such a way.
- Backstabbing a person's trust can have long-lasting consequences.
Translations
Translations of the word "backstabbing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น traiรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคตเคพเคธเคเคพเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Verrat
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengkhianatan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะฐะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ zdrada
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฃๅใ (uragiri)
๐ซ๐ท trahison
๐ช๐ธ traiciรณn
๐น๐ท ihanet
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฐ์ (baesin)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zrada
๐ธ๐ฐ zrada
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅ (bรจipร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ izdaja
๐ฎ๐ธ svik
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัาัะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษyanษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ traiciรณn
Word origin
The term 'backstabbing' originated from the combination of 'back' meaning behind and 'stabbing' as a metaphor for betrayal or treachery. It has been used to describe acts of deceit and betrayal since the 16th century. The concept of backstabbing is often associated with betrayal in personal relationships, politics, and workplace dynamics.
See also: backstabber.