backbitten
Meaning
To speak harshly or negatively about someone who is not present. (কাক্সিক্ষত বা অশালীনভাবে কারো বিরুদ্ধে গোপনে অভিযোগ করা।)
Pronunciation
ব্যাকবিটেন (byākbiṭen)
Synonyms
slander, defame, malign, calumniate, libel, disparage, denigrate, vilify
Synonyms
He was accused of slander against his colleague.
She tried to defame him in front of the board.
They malign her to make themselves look better.
He was calumniated by his rivals.
She filed a lawsuit for libel against the magazine.
He always disparages her achievements.
It's not right to denigrate others to feel superior.
They vilified the politician in the press.
Antonyms
He received praise for his hard work.
The teacher commended the student for his project.
We honor those who serve our country.
Everyone applauded her dedication.
He always supports her decisions.
The celebrity endorsed the new product.
They bless their children with love.
Her words uplifted the crowd.
Phrases
Backbiting is harmful to workplace harmony.
It's wrong to speak ill of others.
He threw his colleague under the bus to save himself.
That was a stab in the back when she betrayed us.
He tried to undermine my authority.