陰かげ言ごと

noun

malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back

Refers to saying bad things about someone when they are not present. Similar to 陰口 (かげぐち), but 陰言 is less common.

See also: 陰口

• 陰かげ言ごとを言いうのはよくない。

  It's not good to speak ill of others behind their backs.

• 彼かの女じょはよく陰かげ言ごとをする。

  She often engages in backbiting.