Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backbiter
noun
/ˈbækˌbaɪtər/
Definition
A backbiter is a person who speaks maliciously or slanders others behind their backs.
Examples
- She realized he was a backbiter when she overheard him speaking ill of her to others.
- It’s best to avoid backbiters in the workplace as they can create a toxic environment.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who betrays or undermines another person through gossip or negative comments made when that person is not present.
Synonyms
- Gossip
- Slanderer
- Two-faced person
- Traitor
