Backstabber
noun
A person who betrays a friend or ally by acting in a duplicitous manner.
She realized he was a backstabber when he spread rumors about her at work.
Usage tips
Informal
office politics,betrayal of trust,spreading rumors
noun
Someone who secretly undermines the efforts or reputation of another person.
In competitive workplaces, backstabbers often thrive without morals.
Usage tips
Colloquial
knife in the back,sneaky behavior,untrustworthy
noun
A person who betrays a friend or ally by acting in a duplicitous manner.
She realized he was a backstabber when he spread rumors about her at work.
Usage tips
Informal
office politics,betrayal of trust,spreading rumors
noun
Someone who secretly undermines the efforts or reputation of another person.
In competitive workplaces, backstabbers often thrive without morals.
Usage tips
Colloquial
knife in the back,sneaky behavior,untrustworthy
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Caution
Be careful when discussing backstabbers; this term carries a lot of emotional weight.
In heated discussions, you might encounter accusations of being a backstabber.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use this term primarily in informal settings, as it may not suit formal conversations.
In formal discussions, use terms like 'betrayer' instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Understanding the cultural context can deepen your grasp of who may be considered a backstabber.
In some cultures, group harmony is paramount, making betrayal even more significant.
Pro Tip 1/3Caution
Be careful when discussing backstabbers; this term carries a lot of emotional weight.
In heated discussions, you might encounter accusations of being a backstabber.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use this term primarily in informal settings, as it may not suit formal conversations.
In formal discussions, use terms like 'betrayer' instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Understanding the cultural context can deepen your grasp of who may be considered a backstabber.
In some cultures, group harmony is paramount, making betrayal even more significant.
Pro Tip 1/3Caution
Be careful when discussing backstabbers; this term carries a lot of emotional weight.
In heated discussions, you might encounter accusations of being a backstabber.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use this term primarily in informal settings, as it may not suit formal conversations.
In formal discussions, use terms like 'betrayer' instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Understanding the cultural context can deepen your grasp of who may be considered a backstabber.
In some cultures, group harmony is paramount, making betrayal even more significant.
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