stabs in the back (Meaning)
stabs in the back
thrust entry 1 sense 1, drive, to wound or pierce by the thrust of a pointed object or weapon, thrust, drive, betray, a sudden sharp feeling, a thrust of a pointed weapon, effort sense 2, try, a culture medium solidified in an upright column in a tube to reduce the surface to a minimum compare slant, a wound produced by a pointed object or weapon, stab culture, effort, try, a jerky thrust, to thrust or give a wound with or as if with a pointed weapon
Synonyms & Antonyms of stabs in the back
stabs in the back Sentence Examples
- The rumors circulating in the office felt like stabs in the back from supposed colleagues.
- He couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal after experiencing stabs in the back from his inner circle.
- The politician spoke out against the stabs in the back he received from rival party members.
- Trust is fragile, especially when met with repeated stabs in the back.
- The unexpected criticism felt like stabs in the back from someone she considered a friend.
- The team's success was undermined by constant stabs in the back among its members.
- The atmosphere in the group was tense, with everyone wary of potential stabs in the back.
- He refused to engage in office gossip, knowing how damaging it could be with its potential for stabs in the back.
- The betrayal left her reeling from the stabs in the back, questioning who she could trust.
- Despite his efforts to build bridges, he couldn't ignore the stabs in the back from former allies.
FAQs About the word stabs in the back
thrust entry 1 sense 1, drive, to wound or pierce by the thrust of a pointed object or weapon, thrust, drive, betray, a sudden sharp feeling, a thrust of a poin
sells (out),betrays, sells down the river, informs (on), splits (on), crosses, gives away, double-crosses, two-times,goes back on
guards, stands by, shields,protects, saves,safeguards,defends
The rumors circulating in the office felt like stabs in the back from supposed colleagues.
He couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal after experiencing stabs in the back from his inner circle.
The politician spoke out against the stabs in the back he received from rival party members.
Trust is fragile, especially when met with repeated stabs in the back.
