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backstabbing

UK
/ˈbæk.stæ.bɪŋ/
US
/ˈbæk.stæ.bɪŋ/

Translations

backstabbingnoun
backstabbings
pl
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.
Synonyms
betrayal
treachery
double-crossing
disloyalty
treason
subterfuge
backstabbingadjective
more backstabbing
Comp.
most backstabbing
Super.
UK
/ˈbækˌstæb.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈbækˌstæb.ɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
treacherous
disloyal
duplicitous
underhanded
two-faced
perfidious
untrustworthy
backhanded
malicious
scheming
conniving
devious
sneaky
backbiting
double-dealing
backstabverb

backstabbing

Gerund

backstabbed
Past Simple
backstabbed
Past Participle
backstabbing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæk.stæb/
US
/ˈbæk.stæb/
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.
Synonyms
betray
double-cross
undermine
stab in the back
deceive

Definitions

backstabbingnoun
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.
backstabbingadjective
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.
backstabverb
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.
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