as in treachery
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
a reality TV show that seems to have raised backstabbing to an art form
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as in betraying
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
knew what it felt like to be backstabbed by a so-called friend
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Recent Examples of backstabbing
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
Who won season 3 of The Traitors? After weeks of backstabbing, lies and deceit, four Faithfuls (the most in the show's history!) came out on top in the end of season 3: Windey, Efron, Catania and Mountbatten.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
People were polite on the surface, but beneath that facade there was a pervasive undercurrent of gossip, backstabbing and insincerity.
—Margaret Graziano, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In managing Trump to victory, Wiles showed real skill in tamping down egos, minimizing leaking, and limiting the backstabbing.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But being able to distinguish when things are challenging versus straight-up unhealthy can keep you from spiraling into petty drama and sneaky backstabbing.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
Who won season 3 of The Traitors? After weeks of backstabbing, lies and deceit, four Faithfuls (the most in the show's history!) came out on top in the end of season 3: Windey, Efron, Catania and Mountbatten.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
People were polite on the surface, but beneath that facade there was a pervasive undercurrent of gossip, backstabbing and insincerity.
—Margaret Graziano, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In managing Trump to victory, Wiles showed real skill in tamping down egos, minimizing leaking, and limiting the backstabbing.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backstabbing
Noun
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Press play below to learn more about Wells’ treachery, and to get a sneak peek at the fugitive interacting with her latest target.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sinners is one of the great vampire movies of the modern age, mining the legend of these perpetual outsiders who desperately yearn to belong, but whose silky promises are rooted in treachery.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Michael Fassbender stars as George, a chilly veteran British operative who’s given a list of five possible agents who might be betraying the organization.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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When Kathryn is suspected of betraying the nation, George must decide what is more important — his wife or his country.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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One professor challenged that reasoning, which Casas repeated during the panel on Wednesday, telling the police chief that for students with fragile immigration statuses, being detained by university police would feel like a betrayal.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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In the aftermath, Mahnaz will be forced to confront betrayal and loss, and to embark on a quest for justice.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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“Backstabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstabbing. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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