Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To disparage or criticize (someone), usually when that person is absent.
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- verb transitive to
attack someone (especially verbally)unfairly in adeceitful ,underhand , ortreacherous manner, especially when they're notpresent in theplace orsituation that it happens. (as ifstabbing them in theback ). Seebackbite .
Etymologies
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Examples
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At a glance, it may seem like the profession is simply an Imperial analogue to the smuggler, but the agent focuses more on assassination skills that include both close-range "backstab" - style stealth melee and long-range sniper shots.
GameSpot's News, Screenshots, Movies, Reviews, Previews, Downloads, and Features 2010
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Greens are immune to poison and have a "backstab" ability in combat, whereas blues can swim and are the only ones who can damage magical enemies.
Overlord Greg Tannahill 2009
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The acting defense chief reminded AFP officers and soldiers not to "backstab" each other when subjected to a loyalty check.
WN.com - Articles related to Aquino says Philippines to be more investor friendly 2010
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The acting defense chief reminded AFP officers and soldiers not to "backstab" each other when subjected to a loyalty check.
WN.com - Articles related to Aquino says Philippines to be more investor friendly 2010
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The acting defense chief reminded AFP officers and soldiers not to "backstab" each other when subjected to a loyalty check.
WN.com - Articles related to Aquino says Philippines to be more investor friendly 2010
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(Thieves were sort of a nuker, in some ways - they were used to initiate combat with a "backstab" attack that did up to quadruple damage - they then they had to get out of the way!
Raph's Website 2009
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But who wants to see a bunch of tech geeks wax philosophic about the future of privacy trends and online advertising strategy when you can watch them backstab each other and hook up with groupies in bathroom stalls instead?
Jessica Massa: The Social Network: Where Are All the Girls? Jessica Massa 2010
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But who wants to see a bunch of tech geeks wax philosophic about the future of privacy trends and online advertising strategy when you can watch them backstab each other and hook up with groupies in bathroom stalls instead?
Jessica Massa: The Social Network: Where Are All the Girls? Jessica Massa 2010
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But who wants to see a bunch of tech geeks wax philosophic about the future of privacy trends and online advertising strategy when you can watch them backstab each other and hook up with groupies in bathroom stalls instead?
Jessica Massa: The Social Network : Where Are All the Girls? Jessica Massa 2010
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But who wants to see a bunch of tech geeks wax philosophic about the future of privacy trends and online advertising strategy when you can watch them backstab each other and hook up with groupies in bathroom stalls instead?
Jessica Massa: The Social Network : Where Are All the Girls? Jessica Massa 2010
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