backstabs

Definition of backstabsnext
present tense third-person singular of backstab
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betrays
Verb
  • This seemingly innocent proposal betrays how little some politicians think of American seniors.
    Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
  • On casting Murgia, Gaspar-Oliveri said, the actor had a face that betrays him a lot.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 May 2026
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“Backstabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backstabs. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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