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BACKBITING

(verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Backbiting.

Backbiting - as a verb

Say mean things

Backbiting - as a noun

The action of slandering a person without that person's knowledge.

Backbiting - as an adjective

Slanderous or speaking badly, especially of a person without that person's knowledge.

Example Sentences

"The office environment was full of backbiting and gossip."
"They were engaged in petty backbiting, constantly criticizing each other's work."
"The community was torn apart by backbiting and rumors."
"Her reputation was ruined by the backbiting of jealous rivals."
"The backbiting among the competitors only served to weaken the overall team."
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Word Game Points

Is BACKBITING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backbiting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BACKBITING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is BACKBITING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backbiting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BACKBITING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is BACKBITING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backbiting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKBITING has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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