Used in a Sentence

backstabbing

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for backstabbing.

Editorial note

The difference is that the result of the confrontation is not threats, backstabbing or whining later.

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Quick take

The act of one who backstabs.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of backstabbing gathered in one view.

noun

The act of one who backstabs.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for backstabbing.

noun

The act of one who backstabs.

Example sentences

1

The difference is that the result of the confrontation is not threats, backstabbing or whining later.

2

My strategy is to do my bitching and backstabbing via IM and use e-mail for legitimate work.

3

Maybe it can, but in this case it seems to buy pretty minimal cooperation and a whole lot of backstabbing.

4

Because if they do, that means backstabbing, mudslinging, and office politicking are still vibrant strategies, because it's bystanders who bring the rewards of bullying.

5

There's no shame in taking a reasoned chance on a new job hoping that your coworkers won't all be backstabbing sociopaths.

6

Another example - Crusader Kingdoms 2 - this game is all about incests, backstabbing and assasination, but somehow it's funny not deep.

7

I would even say that backstabbing (for the next promotion in industry, or so called fame in academia) is the norm.

8

He probably just thought they could get the product out and then deal with the issues, not realizing the backstabbing by Chandresekar was already in motion.

9

Then why the story about IP rights and backstabbing?

10

Horror stories are the same everywhere: bureaucracy, backstabbing, corruption, dodgy infrastructure, human and hardware failures.

11

I had a friend who quit Amazon and he told me that backstabbing was actually encouraged there, which makes it a hostile and carcinogenic working environment.

12

I would suggest they throw in some politically backstabbing co-workers, 20 hours a week of useless meetings and a psychopathic self serving boss to make it more lifelike.

Quote examples

1

He made up an excuse about "bad attitude", while just using it as cover for backstabbing him.

2

He said this is just as prevalent with women, and most people never see it because women tend to be more, shall I say more "backstabbing" than their male counter parts.

3

"Ninjas" are best known for backstabbing.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use backstabbing in a sentence?

The difference is that the result of the confrontation is not threats, backstabbing or whining later.

What does backstabbing mean?

The act of one who backstabs.

What part of speech is backstabbing?

backstabbing is commonly used as noun.