Definition of backbiter Backbiter

back•bit•er

We found 5 definitions of backbiter from 5 different sources.

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What does backbiter mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

backbiter - one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
  defamer, maligner, slanderer, vilifier, libeler, traducer
  depreciator, detractor, disparager, knocker one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • backbiter (Noun)
    Person who says nasty things about another person behind the second person's back: that is, out of sight and hearing of the second person.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • backbiter (n.)
    One who backbites; a secret calumniator or detractor.

Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡

  • backbiter
    A mosquito.

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