Synonyms for

Informer

Verb / ˌɪˈnfɔ:rmɜ: / Another word for informer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who provides information about illegal or criminal activities to authorities.

Synonyms & similar words

squealer rat blabber betrayer snitch whistleblower rat tattletale informer narc mole fink tipster source leaker traitor turncoat spy squealer betrayer deceiver backstabber

Example sentences

  1. The informer provided the police with valuable information about the gang's activities.
  2. The informer was afraid of being caught and killed by the criminals.
  3. The informer's testimony helped to convict the murderer.
  4. The informer received a reward for providing information about the bank robbery.
  5. The informer's identity was kept secret for his safety.

Quotes

  • The informer dies, but his information lives.
  • The informer's reward is not in the gift of him who receives the information, but in the conscience of him who gives it.
  • The informer is the weakest link in the chain of justice.

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