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stab in the back

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  1. stab in the backnoun

    An act of betrayal or treachery

  2. stab in the backverb

    To betray (somebody).

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of stab in the back in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of stab in the back in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of stab in the back in a Sentence

  1. Vladimir Putin:

    This was a stab in the back, on interstate level, I do not see the prospect for improving relations.

  2. John Bolton:

    If Rudy Giuliani had any character, I would say it's perfectly in character. It displeases Rudy Giuliani when reality doesn't conform to the image that Rudy Giuliani has of it, i do not expect Rudy Giuliani to go graciously. I do expect Rudy Giuliani to go. But I think pretty soon we'll get the stab in the back theories. We'll get the dark conspiracy theories continued. And Rudy Giuliani will make life as difficult as Rudy Giuliani can for the incoming Biden TransitionPeople of color administration.

  3. Eric Abramovitz:

    It was not only a stab in the back but in the heart.

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