Definition of Backbite

1. Verb. Say mean things.

Exact synonyms: Bitch
Generic synonyms: Complain, Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Derivative terms: Backbiter, Bitch, Bitchery

Definition of Backbite

1. v. t. To wound by clandestine detraction; to censure meanly or spitefully (an absent person); to slander or speak evil of (one absent).

2. v. i. To censure or revile the absent.

Definition of Backbite

1. to slander [v -BIT, -BITTEN, -BITING, -BITES] - See also: slander

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backbite

backache
backache
backaches
backare
backband
backbands
backbeat
backbeats
backbench
backbencher
backbenchers
backbenches
backbend
backbends
backbit
backbite (current term)
backbiter
backbiters
backbites
backbiting
backbitings
backbitten
backblast
backblock
backblocks
backboard
backboards
backboard splint
backbond
backbonds

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