BACKBITING Synonyms
6 hypernyms for backbiting. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for BACKBITING
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| calumny | noun n | |||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | ||||||
| defamation | noun n | |||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | ||||||
| gossip | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • light informal conversation for social occasions • a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people • a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others verb • wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies • talk socially without exchanging too much information | ||||||
| libel | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person • the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks verb • print slanderous statements against | ||||||
| slander | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||
| vilification | noun n | |||||
noun • slanderous defamation • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | ||||||
| backstabbing | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
verb • To attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens. (as if stabbing them in the back). See backbite. noun • The act of one who backstabs. | ||||||
| maligning | verb v | |||||
adjective • evil or harmful in nature or influence adjective satellite • having or exerting a malignant influence verb • speak unfavorably about | ||||||
| character assassination | noun n | |||||
noun • an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation | ||||||