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is the act of speaking negatively about someone behind their back. Derived from the unsporting practice of "bear-baiting," where dogs attacked a bear from the rear, the term highlights the cowardly nature of an attack when the target cannot defend themselves. Why We Do It

The Impact of Backbiting: A Guide to Recognizing and Reducing Destructive Gossip backbite

Despite its negative reputation, backbiting is a common social behavior driven by several psychological factors: is the act of speaking negatively about someone