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backstab

/ˈbæk.stæb/

backstabnoun

backstabs

/ˈbæk.stæb/

Translations

предательство

His backstab was unexpected and hurtful.

Его предательство было неожиданным и болезненным.

Additional translations

коварство

удар в спину

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

Gerund

/ˈbæk.stæb/

Translations

предать

He would never backstab his friends.

Он никогда не предаст своих друзей.

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")

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a stealth attack from behind.

The character gains a 50% bonus to backstab damage.

Synonyms