Backstab

Pronunciation: /ˈbækˈstæb/

Backstab (verb)

  1. To harm someone by acting friendly, while secretly working against them.
  2. To betray a person or group by secretly supporting the side that harms them.

Examples

  • She backstabbed her friend by hiding the truth.
  • They backstabbed the team by secretly sharing plans.

Backstab (noun)

  1. An act of harming someone secretly while pretending to be loyal or helpful.

Examples

  • The backstab hurt everyone who trusted her.
  • His backstab came as a surprise to the team.