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backbiting Synonyms

Another word for backbiting

Choosing another word for backbiting depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Malicious or spiteful talk about a person who is not present.

Usage Example

"The constant slander and office politics eventually drove several talented employees to resign."

Strongest
slander
Strong
defamation
calumny
detraction
mud-slinging
gossip
character assassination
vilification

• adjective (Context 2)

Given to or characterized by speaking maliciously or spitefully about someone who is not present.

Usage Example

"She decided to leave the social club because she could no longer tolerate the two-faced remarks of its members."

Strongest
two-faced
Strong
slanderous
defamatory
malicious
catty
spiteful

Opposites of backbiting

The opposite of backbiting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
complimentary
supportive
commendation
acclaim
loyal
See all opposites of backbiting

• Nearby Words

backbencher
backbenches
backbend
backbiting
backboard
backbone
backboned

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Backbiting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/backbiting
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