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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

backbite

/bækbaɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does backbite mean?

verb

To speak evil of someone behind their back, often in a sly or treacherous manner. To utter malicious or slanderous words about someone in their absence.

Example

"She was accused of backbiting her colleague, spreading rumors about him to their mutual friends."

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