Backstab and Stand by

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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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Stand by is an antonym for backstab.

Stand by verb - To give steadfast support to.

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Backstab is an antonym for stand by.

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