backbiting (n.)
1200, bacbitunge, "the sin of secretly attacking one's character or reputation through envy," from back (adj. or n.) + biting. Related: back-bite (v.) early 14c.; back-biter (c.
What does backbite mean in the Bible?
: to say mean or spiteful things about a person (such as someone who is not present) They beguiled the time by backbiting and intriguing against each other in a foolish kind of way.—
What does the term back biter mean?
Filters. Person who says nasty things about another person behind the second person's back: that is, out of sight and hearing of the second person. noun.
