Meaning: The act of speaking negatively about someone behind their back.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Back biting can harm relationships at work.

Category: Social Behavior › Gossip

Synonyms:

• slander
• gossip

Meaning: Disrespectful or argumentative replies.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He got in trouble for his back chat to the teacher.

Category: Social Behavior › Communication

Synonyms: smart talk

Meaning: Shameless boldness; audacity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He had the effrontery to ask for a raise after being late.

Category: Social Behavior

Synonyms:

• impudence
• audacity

Antonyms: modesty

Meaning: To encourage someone to do something, often something unwise.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He was egged on by his friends to take the dare.

Category: Social Behavior

Synonyms:

• encourage
• urge

Antonyms: discourage

Meaning: A group of eight people.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The eight some played a game of basketball.

Category: Social Behavior

Synonyms: group of eight

Meaning: A rude or annoying person.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Don't be a jerk; treat others with respect.

Category: Social Behavior › Character Traits

Synonyms:

• fool
• idiot

Antonyms:

• gentleman
• lady

Meaning: Inquisitive or prying; overly interested in others' affairs.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is a nosey neighbor who always wants to know what's happening.

Category: Social Behavior

Synonyms:

• inquisitive
• curious

Meaning: To treat someone as if they are less important.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He didn't mean to patronize her, but it came across that way.

Category: Social Behavior

Synonyms:

• condescend
• talk down to

Antonyms: respect

Meaning: Displaying a condescending attitude.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her patronizing tone annoyed everyone in the meeting.

Category: Social Behavior

Synonyms:

• condescending
• supercilious

Antonyms: humble

Meaning: A person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was the patsy in the scam.

Category: Social Behavior

Synonyms:

• dupe
• victim