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backbit

B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈbæk.bɪt/
    • /ˈbæk.bɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈbæk.bɪt/

Definition of backbit word

  • noun backbit Simple past tense and past participle of backbite. 1

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Parts of speech for Backbit

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

backbit popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for backbit

verb backbit

  • abused — Simple past tense and past participle of abuse.
  • gossiped — idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others: the endless gossip about Hollywood stars.
  • lay — to bring about or affect by lying (often used reflexively): to lie oneself out of a difficulty; accustomed to lying his way out of difficulties.
  • maligned — to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man.
  • spited — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.

Antonyms for backbit

verb backbit

  • cherished — clung to, esp when fulfilment is unlikely
  • commended — to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
  • flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
  • honored — of, relating to, or noting honor.

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