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/
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
The informer secretly passes a note to the detective in a dim alley.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
in- (into) + form (shape/structure) + -er (one who does)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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