Synonyms of stabbing in the back

stabbing in the back

phrase

present participle of stab in the back

as in selling (out)

to be unfaithful or disloyal to

Her best friend stabbed her in the back and they never spoke to each other again.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selling (out)
• betraying
• going back on
• selling down the river
• crossing
• backstabbing
• giving away
• informing (on)
• splitting (on)
• double-crossing
• telling (on)
• snitching (on)
• turning in
• two-timing
• ratting (on)
• shopping
• peaching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standing by
• protecting
• defending
• saving
• guarding
• shielding
• safeguarding