Backstab and Defend

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Backstab verb - To be unfaithful or disloyal to.

Usage example: knew what it felt like to be backstabbed by a so-called friend

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Defend is an antonym for backstab.

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Backstab is an antonym for defend.

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