backstabber
- a word derived from backstab.
Example Sentences
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They exchanged criticisms of each other in public, including Russell calling Verstappen a bully and Verstappen saying Russell was a backstabber.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2025
Aniston is a spokesperson for a skincare brand associated with wholesomeness; Alex is a backstabber.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2021
Johnson ripped the front office for having too many voices and cited Pelinka as the alleged backstabber.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2020
That doesn’t matter as much in the public discourse, but in assessing whether such a backstabber can coexist in a locker room, it’s absolutely pertinent.
From Washington Post ● May 7, 2020
And how’s this for ironic: the only way to avoid being branded Cap’s backstabber was to get myself embroiled in yet another scheme with the same Zach Powers.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
