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backstabber Synonyms

Another word for backstabber

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who betrays a friend, colleague, or ally through deceitful actions or malicious criticism behind their back while pretending to be friendly.

Usage Example

"She realized her close colleague was a betrayer when he took credit for her research during the executive meeting."

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betrayer
traitor
double-crosser
Strong
snake in the grass
turncoat
two-timer
deceiver
hypocrite

Opposites of backstabber

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

loyalist
confidant
ally
supporter
friend
See all opposites of backstabber

• Nearby Words

backspin
backsplash
backstab
backstabber
backstabbing
backstage
backstop

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