Definition: To betray someone by being deceitful or unfair, especially when they trust you.

Example: He felt hurt when he discovered that his friend had backstabbed him by spreading rumors.

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Definition: The act of betraying someone, especially by saying bad things about them when they are not there.

Example: His backstabbing behavior made it hard for anyone to trust him.

Definition: To betray someone by being disloyal or treacherous, often in a secretive way.

Example: He was accused of backstabbing his colleague to get a promotion.

Definition: The condition of being slow to develop or progress, often associated with a lack of knowledge or modern ideas.

Example: The community's backwardness was evident in its outdated practices and resistance to change.

Definition: The quality of being harmful or threatening; a feeling or expression of evil or danger.

Example: The balefulness of his glare made everyone uneasy.

Definition: To stop suddenly and refuse to continue, often due to hesitation or unwillingness; to make an illegal motion in sports before completing an action.

Example: The horse balked at the jump, refusing to move forward.

Definition: A hindrance or obstacle that prevents progress or success.

Example: The sudden rain was a balk to our outdoor plans.

Definition: To stop short and refuse to proceed, often due to hesitation or reluctance.

Example: He balked at the idea of moving to a new city.

Definition: Something that causes great harm, ruin, or annoyance.

Example: The traffic jams in the city are the bane of my daily commute.

Definition: To cause someone's death, especially by using poison.

Example: The villain planned to bane his enemies with a deadly toxin.

Definition: Causing harm or injury; having a negative effect.

Example: The baneful effects of pollution can be seen in the dying trees and polluted rivers.

Definition: A person who forces someone or something to leave a place or to be removed.

Example: The banisher sent the unwanted spirits away from the village.

Definition: In Irish folklore, a female spirit known for her mournful wailing, which serves as a warning of an impending death.

Example: The old woman claimed to have seen a banshie near the river, crying out in the night.

Definition: To perform a religious ceremony in which a person is given a name and welcomed into a faith, often involving water.

Example: The priest will baptise the baby during the church service.