Backbiting

Synonyms of backbiting

• gossiping
• slandering
• malicious talk

Antonyms of backbiting

• supporting
• praising
• complimenting

Collocations of backbiting

malicious gossip

Frequency: 70 %

The backbiting was fueled by malicious gossip spread by jealous coworkers.

slanderous remarks

Frequency: 60 %

She was hurt by the backbiting and slanderous remarks made about her character.

vicious rumors

Frequency: 50 %

The backbiting led to the spread of vicious rumors that tarnished his reputation.

toxic behavior

Frequency: 45 %

The workplace was filled with backbiting and toxic behavior, creating a hostile environment.

negative talk

Frequency: 40 %

The backbiting was fueled by negative talk about others behind their backs.

Idiomatic Expressions for backbiting

• Phrase: backbiting remarks
  Meaning: negative comments made about someone in their absence
  Usage: She was hurt by the backbiting remarks made by her colleagues during the meeting.