backstabber

Meanings

Plural: backstabbers

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

From back + stabber.

Synonyms

snake in the grass

Antonyms

backstabbee

Scrabble Score: 23

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

Words With Friends Score: 27

backstabber is a valid Words With Friends word