backbite

Other forms: backbiting; backbitten; backbites; backbit

Definitions of backbite
  1. verb
    say mean things
    synonyms: bitch
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    type of:
    complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
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