Backstab and Protect

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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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Protect is an antonym for backstab.

Protect verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Backstab is an antonym for protect.

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