Backbites

/ˈbækbaɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'backbite'; speaks badly about someone or criticizes them when they are not present.

Etymology

From 'backbite' + the regular present tense suffix '-s' (for third person singular). This is the standard conjugation of the verb in current usage.

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In modern psychology and workplace research, backbiting is recognized as a major source of team dysfunction—yet knowing the word and understanding its poison hasn't made humans stop doing it, suggesting some behaviors are hardwired into our social nature.

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