backbiter

Example Sentences

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Grey-haired, lethargic, Temugin is the easy victim of an adroit harem intrigue, and of a backbiter who convinces overlord Ung that his satellite is a traitorous rival deserving death.

From Time Magazine Archive

“It’s my fault, Mama. I did a really mean thing to Emily, and I’m a backbiter, and I’m going to be punished...”

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

Every one has his opportunity, and this robs the plotter and backbiter of his venom.

From Socialism and Democracy in Europe by Orth, Samuel P.

WOE unto every slanderer, and backbiter: who heapeth up riches, and prepareth the same for the time to come!

From The Koran (Al-Qur'an) by Sale, George

There is yet one who is numbered among the asas, but whom some call the backbiter of the asas.

From The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda by Anderson, Rasmus Björn