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Backstabbed vs Backstabber - What's the difference?

backstabbed | backstabber |

As a verb backstabbed

is (backstab).

As a noun backstabber is

a traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.

backstabbed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (backstab)

    • 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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    backstabber

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.