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Meaning of Backstabber | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈbækˌstæbɚ

Definitions

A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.

Equivalents

العربية طاعن الظهر
Bosanski zmija
Deutsch Verräter
Ελληνικά φίδι
Español mosca muerta mosquita muerta traidor
Suomi liero petturi selkäänpuukottaja
Français faux frère faux jeton hypocrite serpent
हिन्दी आस्तीन का साँप ग़द्दार दग़ाबाज़
Hrvatski zmija
Bahasa Indonesia munafik
Íslenska eiturnaðra
Italiano ipocrita
日本語 裏切り者
Nederlands matennaaier NSB'er
Polski żmija
Русский змея́ подколо́дная
Српски zmija

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Backstabbing backstaff Backstage backstage Johnny backstager backstair

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