backbite

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English

Definitions

noun

One who engages in backbiting; a backbiter.

verb

To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
To attack from behind or when out of earshot with spiteful or defamatory remarks.
To speak badly of an absent individual.

Related words

Synonyms

bitch back-bite slander backstab badmouth blackmail cast aspersions put the bad mouth on talk trash stab snipe throw dirt mean-mouth speak ill of bad-mouth sleaze

Associated

Rhymes

insight light contrite incite delight erudite bright twilight recondite forthright

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