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backstab

/ˈbæk.stæb/

backstabnoun

backstabs

/ˈbæk.stæb/

Translations

coup de poignard dans le dos

His sudden resignation was a real backstab to the project team.

Sa démission soudaine a été un véritable coup de poignard dans le dos pour l’équipe du projet.

Additional translations

attaque dans le dosSurtout dans les jeux vidéo ou les jeux de rôle.

Definitions

An act of betrayal or treachery, especially by a friend or ally.

His sudden resignation was a real backstab to the project team.

A stealth attack made from behind, especially in role-playing or video games.

The assassin finished the boss with a critical backstab.

Synonyms

backstabverb

backstabbed

Past Simple

backstabbed

Past Participle

backstabbing

ing-form

/ˈbæk.stæb/

Translations

trahir

He trusted his colleague, only to be backstabbed when she took credit for his work.

Il faisait confiance à son collègue, mais il a été trahi lorsqu’elle a revendiqué le mérite de son travail.

Additional translations

attaquer dans le dosSurtout dans les jeux vidéo ou les jeux de rôle.

Definitions

To betray someone by acting against them in a deceitful or underhanded way, especially when they are not present.

He trusted his colleague, only to be backstabbed when she took credit for his work.

To attack an opponent from behind, especially in video or role-playing games, often inflicting additional damage.

The rogue can backstab unsuspecting enemies for massive damage.

Synonyms

stab in the back

backstabadjective

Used attributively in gaming contexts (e.g., "backstab damage")

Translations

de dosSurtout dans les jeux vidéo ou les jeux de rôle.

The character gains a 50% bonus to backstab damage.

Le personnage obtient un bonus de 50 % aux dégâts de dos.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a stealth attack from behind.

The character gains a 50% bonus to backstab damage.

Synonyms