Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backbiting
noun
/ˈbækˌbaɪtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of speaking maliciously or unfairly about someone who is not present.
Examples
- She regrets her habit of backbiting about her colleagues.
- Backbiting can create a toxic atmosphere in the workplace.
- Many friendships have ended due to backbiting.
Meaning
Backbiting refers to the practice of talking negatively about someone behind their back, often involving gossip or slander.
Synonyms
- gossip
- slander
- defamation
- malicious talk
