backstab

Meanings

Plural: backstabs

Verb

To attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens.

Noun

An act of backstabbing.

Origin / Etymology

From back + stab.

Synonyms

stab in the back

Scrabble Score: 18

backstab is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
backstab is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
backstab is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

backstab is a valid Words With Friends word