Word: backbiters
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
bi
ters
Definition: Plural of backbiter; one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
Morphemes:
Affix: back-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Back in its adverbial senses.
Affix: bite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sharper; one who cheats.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.