back-stabbing

back-stabbing
N-UNCOUNT (disapproval)
Back-stabbing consists of unkind and disloyal actions or remarks that are likely to harm someone such as a friend or colleague.

She accused her colleagues of bullying and back-stabbing.


English dictionary. 2008.

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