informer — a person who gives information to the police or authorities about someone's illegal activities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who gives information to the police or authorities about someone's illegal activities
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɔːrmər/
Korean meaning: 밀고자, 정보 제공자
Korean pronunciation: 인**포**머
Example Sentences
- Nobody trusted Jake after they found out he was an informer for the FBI.
- The criminal organization had a strict policy: death to any informer.
- My little brother is such an informer - he tells mom everything I do!
informer
NOUN//ɪnˈfɔːrmər//
a person who gives information to the police or authorities about someone's illegal activities
An informer secretly gives police crucial information about suspects
The performer reveals how an informer transforms!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'informare' meaning 'to give form to' or 'to teach.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'one who gives information,' especially someone who secretly reports to authorities.
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📝Examples
“Nobody trusted Jake after they found out he was an informer for the FBI.”
“The criminal organization had a strict policy: death to any informer.”
“My little brother is such an informer - he tells mom everything I do!”
“The detective's best informer turned out to be the criminal's own mother.”
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