informer

[in-fawr-mer] / ɪnˈfɔr mər /

NOUN

reporter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announcer

STRONG

accuser adviser betrayer blabbermouth canary crier double-crosser finger fink herald interviewer journalist messenger nark newsman preacher propagandist rat singer snake sneak snitcher songbird source squealer stoolie tattler tattletale tipster weasel

WEAK

blab deep throat fat mouth fork tongue notifier ratfink stool pigeon

Example Sentences

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The dreaded Stasi, the German secret police, had agents and informers everywhere.

From Literature

There is something about a healthy personality that feels repelled by a snoop, a snitch, a stool pigeon, an informer.

From Salon

"I think that's probably the only way it's going to be solved - someone on the inside becomes an informer."

From BBC

It will also introduce extra powers for investigators, and a special protected status for informers.

From BBC

Martin was described as an informer within the IRA.

From BBC