Synonyms for

Telltale

Verb / ˈteˌlteɪl / Another word for telltale — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person or thing that reveals or betrays something

Synonyms & similar words

revealing tattler telling blabbermouth tattletale talebearer taleteller snitch whistleblower betrayer informant traitor rat squealer narc fink canary accuser leak tipster mole informer turncoat plant spy

Example sentences

  1. The telltale paw prints in the mud gave away the location of the lost dog.
  2. The telltale odor of burnt toast alerted her to the kitchen fire.
  3. The telltale redness in his eyes suggested he had been crying.
  4. The telltale squeak in the floorboard revealed his hiding spot.
  5. The telltale giggle from the back of the classroom indicated who had pulled the prank.

Quotes

  • 'For every telltale there is a liar,' said Mrs. Rudge.
  • 'His nervous tic was the telltale sign that he was lying,' thought Detective Jones.
  • 'The telltale heart' is one of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous stories.

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