backbiting

Noun

The action of saying mean or spiteful things about someone who is not present.

ریشه

Derived from the verb 'backbite', which is a combination of 'back' and 'bite', originating from Old English.

مثال

• Backbiting is a common problem in many workplaces.
• She was tired of all the backbiting in her social circle.
• Backbiting can lead to a toxic environment.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Office backbiting Avoid backbiting Habitual backbiting