BACKBITING Synonyms
There are 9 synonyms of the word
backbiting.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word backbiting. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word backbiting. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BACKBITING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | calumny | nounn | ||||
| 2 | defamation | nounn | ||||
| 3 | gossip | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | libel | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 5 | slander | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | vilification | nounn | ||||
| 7 | backstabbing | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 8 | maligning | verbv | ||||
| 9 | character assassination | nounn |
