Meaning ofbackstabbedin English

Verb

1. betrayed by someone trusted; deceived from behind
   The employee felt backstabbed by his colleague's false accusation.
   Synonyms:

   betrayeddouble-crossedstabbeddeceived
   Antonyms:

   supportedtrustedloyalfaithfulprotected
2. attacked or criticized unexpectedly (from a position of trust)
   The politician was backstabbed by her former ally during the election.
   Synonyms:

   betrayedstabbeddouble-crosseddeceived
   Antonyms:

   supporteddefendedupheldprotectedtrusted