backstab

ˈbækˌstæb
backstabbedbackstabbing
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Translation of backstab into Russian,

Noun

treachery

Rare
deceitful action against someone
Rare
  • The backstab cost him his closest friend.Предательство стоило ему самого близкого друга.

Verb

tr.

betrayal

RareUS
betray someone secretly
RareUS
предать predat'ударить в спину
  • He would backstab his friends to get ahead at work.Он бы предал своих друзей, чтобы продвинуться по работе.
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Synonyms and analogies of backstab in English

Examples of backstab in a sentence

  • The political backstab changed the course of the election.
  • She would backstab her colleagues to climb the corporate ladder.
  • He was known to backstab his partners for personal gain.

Translations of "backstab" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
предаватьv. - predavat'

They considered it dishonorable to backstab someone who had helped them before.

Они считали бесчестным предавать того, кто помогал им раньше.

Even if tempted, resist the urge to backstab others; it's not worth it.

Даже если захочется, удержитесь от соблазна предавать других; это не стоит того.

He vowed never to backstab a friend, no matter the circumstances.

Он поклялся никогда не предавать друзей, какие бы обстоятельства не возникли.

He vowed not to backstab others after experiencing betrayal firsthand.

После того как он сам столкнулся с предательством, он поклялся больше не предавать других.

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Other translations for backstab:

  • предатьv.
  • ударить в спинуv.
  • ударом в спину
  • удар в спину

backstab: Examples and translations in context

Many leaders backstab their supporters when they climb the corporate ladder.

Многие лидеры предают своих сторонников, когда достигают вершин корпоративной лестницы.

It's a shame to see good friends backstab each other over petty conflicts.

Очень жаль, когда хорошие друзья предают друг друга из-за мелких конфликтов.

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