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Backstab vs Turncoat - What's the difference?

backstab | turncoat |

As a verb backstab

is to attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens (as if stabbing them in the back) see backbite.

As a noun turncoat is

a traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

backstab

English

Verb

(backstabb)
  • to attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens. (as if stabbing them in the back). See backbite.

    • Derived terms

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    turncoat

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

    • Synonyms

    * (traitor) apostate, defector, renegade, traitor