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tip-off

noun as in intelligence

noun as in pointer

noun as in caution

noun as in alert

Strongest matches

Weak matches

verb as in apprise

Strong match

Weak matches

verb as in tip

verb as in tout

verb as in alert

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Example Sentences

A tip-off from British intelligence led to his arrest and subsequent conviction.

Jacques nodded, explaining that the message, relayed by tip-off men to his uncle, had been intended for Joe Matt.

And if that doesn't mean anything to you, here's the tip-off.

That's the tip-off; when a souse won't listen to your gentle voice, it's time to change your system of approach.

He realized that the act had been an immediate tip-off to the occupants of the other rocket.

The tip-off was the hundred percent pregnancy of one whole test-batch.

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On this page you'll find 1136 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to tip off, such as: data, knowledge, advice, clue, dirt, and disclosure.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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