Antonyms for backstabber


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bak-stab
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbækˌstæb


Definition of backstabber

Origin :
  • also back-stabber, in the figurative sens, 1839, from back (n.) + agent noun from stab (v.). The verb backstab in the figurative sense is from 1925.
  • As in Judas : noun traitor
  • As in quisling : noun traitor
  • As in rat : noun informer
  • As in traitor : noun person who is disloyal
  • As in turncoat : noun traitor
  • As in betrayer : noun informer
  • As in Benedict Arnold : noun traitor
  • As in snake in the grass : noun scoundrel
  • As in conspirator : noun schemer

Synonyms for backstabber

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