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Definition backstabbing in British English

backstabbing noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈbækˌstæbɪŋ/
1

unpleasant things that people say or do in order to harm someone's reputation

Example

Harman claimed she was the victim of backstabbing by jealous colleagues.

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Definition backstabbing in British English