Associations to the word «Backbiter»

Wiktionary

BACKBITER, noun. Person who says nasty things about another person behind the second person's back: that is, out of sight and hearing of the second person.

Dictionary definition

BACKBITER, noun. One who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel.

Wise words

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