Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backbite
verb
/ˈbækˌbaɪt/
Definition
To speak spitefully or slanderously about someone who is not present.
Examples
- She wasn’t surprised to learn that her colleague tried to backbite her during the meeting.
- In friendships, it’s important to avoid backbiting, as it can lead to distrust.
- He was known to backbite about his neighbors, spreading rumors that weren’t true.
Meaning
Backbite refers to the act of talking negatively about someone behind their back, often to undermine or harm their reputation.
Synonyms
- slander
- defame
- malign
- traducer
- talk behind someone’s back
