backbites
Meaning
to speak adversely about someone when they are not present (পেছন থেকে কথা বলা বা কারও চরিত্র হনন করা)
Pronunciation
ব্যাকবাইটস (byākbāiṭs)
Synonyms
slander, defame, malign, libel, backstab, disparage, speak ill of, bad-mouth
Synonyms
They slandered his reputation without any evidence.
It's illegal to defame someone's character.
They malign their competitors in public.
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false information.
He backstabbed his friend by spreading lies.
Do not disparage others to make yourself look good.
It's inappropriate to speak ill of your coworkers.
He likes to bad-mouth his boss.
Antonyms
Instead of backbiting, why not praise your colleagues?
She complimented her friend rather than backbiting.
Let's support each other instead of backbiting.
He advocates for teamwork instead of backbiting.
We should uplift each other rather than backbite.
Always encourage your friends instead of backbiting.
Defend your friends instead of backbiting them.
You should honor your colleagues instead of backbiting.
Phrases
It's not right to talk behind someone's back.
Her comments were meant to cut down his confidence.
They spread rumors to backbite their competitors.
He likes to throw shade on people he dislikes.
Never speak ill of anyone else.