backstabber

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From back + stab + -er

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Noun

backstabber (plural backstabbers)

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

[edit] Translations

Traitor or hypocrite
  • Finnish: (traitor assumed trustworthy, figuratively attacking when one's back is turned) selkäänpuukottaja
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