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backbite

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

backbite

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backbite is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, backbite is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbackbite

1noun
  • One who engages in backbiting; a backbiter.
1verb
  • To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
  • To attack from behind or when out of earshot with spiteful or defamatory remarks.
  • To speak badly of an absent individual.
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