Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-stab]
- /ˈbækˌstæb/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bak-stab]
- /ˈbækˌstæb/
Definitions of backstabbing word
- uncountable noun backstabbing Backstabbing consists of unkind and disloyal actions or remarks that are likely to harm someone such as a friend or colleague. 3
- adjective backstabbing A backstabbing person behaves in this way. 3
- verb with object backstabbing to attempt to discredit (a person) by underhanded means, as innuendo, accusation, or the like. 1
- noun backstabbing The action or practice of criticizing someone in a treacherous manner while feigning friendship. 1
- noun backstabbing The act of one who backstabs. 0
- verb backstabbing present participle of backstab. 0
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Origin of backstabbing
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; back2 + stab
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Parts of speech for Backstabbing
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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backstabbing popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
backstabbing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backstabbing
noun backstabbing
- slander — defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander.
- mud-slinging — an attempt to discredit one's competitor, opponent, etc., by malicious or scandalous attacks.
- underestimation — to estimate at too low a value, rate, or the like.
- detraction — a person, thing, circumstance, etc, that detracts
- backbiting — If you accuse someone of backbiting, you mean that they say unpleasant or unkind things about someone who is not present, especially in order to stop them doing well at work.
adjective backstabbing
- two-faced — having two faces.
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