backstabber

back·stab

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bak-stab]
- /ˈbækˌstæb/
- /ˈbækˌstæb.ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-stab]
- /ˈbækˌstæb/

Definitions of backstabber word

noun backstabber someone who attacks another deceitfully, behind his or her back 3
verb with object backstabber to attempt to discredit (a person) by underhanded means, as innuendo, accusation, or the like. 1
noun backstabber A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned. 1

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Origin of backstabber

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; back2 + stab

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adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for backstabber

noun backstabber

collaborator — A collaborator is someone that you work with to produce a piece of work, especially a book or some research.
traitor — a person who betrays another, a cause, or any trust.
accomplice — Someone's accomplice is a person who helps them to commit a crime.
subversive — Also, subversionary [suh b-vur-zhuh-ner-ee, -shuh-] /səbˈvɜr ʒəˌnɛr i, -ʃə-/ (Show IPA). tending or intending to subvert or overthrow, destroy, or undermine an established or existing system, especially a legally constituted government or a set of beliefs.
betrayer — to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty: Benedict Arnold betrayed his country.

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Antonyms for backstabber

noun backstabber

loyalist — a person who is loyal; a supporter of the sovereign or of the existing government, especially in time of revolt.
adherent — An adherent is someone who holds a particular belief or supports a particular person or group.

All 2 Antonyms of backstabber

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Synonyms for backstabber

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Antonyms for backstabber

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