backstab

UK
/ˈbæk.stæb/
US
/ˈbæk.stæb/

Traductions

backstabnoun
backstabs
pl
UK
/ˈbæk.stæb/
US
/ˈbæk.stæb/
His backstab was unexpected and hurtful.
Его предательство было неожиданным и болезненным.
Traductions supplémentaires
удар в спину
backstabverb
backstabbed
Past Simple
backstabbed
Past Participle
backstabbing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæk.stæb/
US
/ˈbæk.stæb/
He would never backstab his friends.
Он никогда не предаст своих друзей.
Synonymes
backstabadjective
Used attributively in gaming contexts (e.g., "backstab damage")

Définitions

backstabnoun
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.
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.
backstabadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a stealth attack from behind.
The character gains a 50% bonus to backstab damage.