22 Synonyms for Backbiting: scandal, slander

backbiting (22 synonym found)

Backbiting has 22 synonyms. The top synonyms for backbiting are scandal, slander, slanderous, scandalous, abuse, vilifying, reflection, obloquy and 14 more. Another word for backbiting is scandal. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for backbiting?

A common synonym for backbiting is scandal. Other synonyms include slander, slanderous, scandalous, abuse.

How many synonyms does backbiting have?

Backbiting has 22 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does backbiting mean?

(n): the action of slandering a person without that person's knowledge (adj): a person who slanders or speaks badly of a person without that person's knowledge

Definition of backbiting:

(n) : the action of slandering a person without that person's knowledge

(adj) : a person who slanders or speaks badly of a person without that person's knowledge

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