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backstabbing

/ˈbæk.stæ.bɪŋ/

backstabbingnoun

backstabbings

Translations

trahisonSens général, surtout dans un contexte de relations personnelles ou professionnelles.

She was shocked to discover the backstabbing that had been going on behind her back at the office.

Elle a été choquée de découvrir la trahison qui se déroulait dans son dos au bureau.

Additional translations

coup basPlus familier; insiste sur la manœuvre sournoise et déloyale.

Definitions

The act of betraying or being disloyal to someone, especially by pretending to be their friend while secretly undermining them.

She was shocked to discover the backstabbing that had been going on behind her back at the office.

Synonyms

backstabbingadjective

more backstabbing

Comp.

most backstabbing

Super.

/ˈbækˌstæb.ɪŋ/

Translations

traîtreEmployé pour qualifier une personne, un comportement ou une attitude déloyale.

She was known for her backstabbing behavior, always smiling to your face while plotting against you behind your back.

Elle était connue pour son comportement traître, souriant toujours en face tout en complotant contre vous dans votre dos.

Additional translations

fourbePlus courant pour décrire une attitude hypocrite et sournoise.

Definitions

Engaging in betrayal or treachery, especially by pretending to be a friend while secretly acting against someone.

She was known for her backstabbing behavior, always smiling to your face while plotting against you behind your back.

Synonyms

backstabverb

backstabbing

ing-form

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

backstabnoun

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.

backstabadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a stealth attack from behind.

The character gains a 50% bonus to backstab damage.