1. people who speak maliciously about others when they are not present
Usage: plural form of backbiter

Examples

• The office backbiters spread rumors about their colleague’s promotion.
• She avoided the backbiters who gathered by the water cooler each morning.
• The team suffered from backbiters who undermined morale with their constant criticism.
• He refused to associate with the backbiters in his social circle.
• The backbiters were eventually exposed when their victim confronted them.
• Management decided to address the problem of backbiters disrupting workplace harmony.