HyperDic: backbite

English > 1 sense of the word *backbite*:
VERB	communication	backbite, bitch	say mean things

backbite > pronunciation
Sounds	bae'kbay.t
Rhymes	acolyte ... write: 181 rhymes with ayt...

English > *backbite*: 1 sense > verb 1, communication
Meaning	say mean things.
Pattern	Somebody ----s
Synonym	bitch
Broader	complain, kick, plain, sound off, quetch, kvetch	Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Spanish	calumniar, poner a parir
Catalan	calumniar, criticar
Nouns	backbiter	one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel