Backbiter (Noun)
Meaning
One who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The office gossip was known for being a backbiter, always spreading rumors about her coworkers behind their backs.
- After being fired, the disgruntled employee became a backbiter, posting negative reviews about the company online.
- The politician's opponent was accused of being a backbiter, making false claims about their rival's policies.
- The celebrity's ex-manager was a notorious backbiter, leaking unflattering stories about their former client to the press.
- The company's CEO was shocked to discover that one of their own executives was a backbiter, secretly sabotaging the reputation of a rival executive.