back-stabbing
Adjective
Meaning
back-stabbing (comparative more back-stabbing, superlative most back-stabbing)
Alternative spelling of backstabbing
Synonyms
lese-majesty
high treason
co-option
co-optation
double-crossing
breach of trust
mistakenness
traitress
traitoress
Antonyms
Examples
In adapting the classic French novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses for the WB generation, writer-director Roger Kumble doesn't pull back on any of the book's nasty back-stabbing and emotional manipulation.
In addition to World War II buffs, other readers will enjoy the intrigue, back-stabbing, action, and diplomacy in this well-written book.”