backbit
Meaning
to speak unfavorably about someone who is not present (গোপনে বা পিছন থেকে কাউকে দোষারোপ করা)
Pronunciation
ব্যাকবাইট (byāka'bāiṭ)
Synonyms
slander, defame, malign, gossip, libel, denigrate, calumniate, run down
Synonyms
She was accused of slander against her colleague.
He tried to defame her reputation with lies.
They malign her to gain favor with others.
The office gossip often includes backbiting.
The article was considered libel against him.
She will denigrate your efforts to make herself look better.
To calumniate someone is mean and cowardly.
He always runs down others to feel superior.
Antonyms
He always praises his colleagues.
She received many compliments for her presentation.
It's important to support your friends.
He will defend you against slander.
We should encourage positive behavior.
They decided to honor his contributions.
Her words can uplift those around her.
He is an advocate for teamwork.
Phrases
Backbiting leads to mistrust among colleagues.
Don't speak ill of others to feel better.
She threw shade at her rival during the meeting.
It's harmful to talk behind someone's back.
It is not polite to speak poorly of others.