Synonyms of tattletale
67 similar words
Another word for tattletale is tattler. Other synonyms of tattletale are whistle-blower, nark, snitch, accuser and beefer.
Synonyms and similar words for tattletale
nounOne who tattles (reports others' wrongdoings), often a child seeking attention.
- tattlerOne who tattles (notifies authorities of illicit behavior) or is inclined to do so; a tattletale.
- whistle-blowerOne who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a...
- narkA police spy or informer.
- snitch
- accuserOne who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.
- beefer
- bewrayerA betrayer or divulger.
- bigmouthOne who talks too much or says things which should not be said.
- blabberA person who blabs; a tattler; a telltale.
- canary
- CIOne of the Classical Chinese poetry forms.
- fink slangAn informer.
- fizgig Australia
- gossipSomeone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
- grass UKAn informer; snitch, police informer; one who betrays a group (of criminals, etc) to the authorities.
- informant
- informer
- jurat
- leak
- mole
- narc
- nonce UK, slang
- outer
- peacherOne who peaches or informs on another; an informer.
- quislingA traitor who collaborates with the enemy.
- rat slangAn informant or snitch.
- ratfink slang
- sneakAn informer; a tell-tale.
- snout UK
- squealer
- state's evidenceCourt testimony from a person involved in a criminal activity case, implicating other people in crimes, usually given...
- stooge
- stool pigeonAn informer to the authorities, especially one who gives up criminal associates.
- stoolieA stool pigeon.
- supergrass UKAn informer providing substantial quantities of information on criminal or terrorist activities to the police.
- telltale titA telltale; one who tattles.
- telltaleOne who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
- tout Ireland
- whistleblower
- abaddon archaicAn informer; a criminal who informs on other criminals to the authorities.
- blabtale obsolete
- blabtongue obsolete
- finger US, rare
- rooster obsolete, slang
- sycophant obsolete
nounOne who gossips, often for the sake of attention.
- rumourmonger
- carrytaleAn indiscreet person who spreads gossip.
- blab
- blabbermouthA gossip.
- busybody
- gossiperA person who gossips.
- gossipmongerA person who gossips (spreads gossip).
- meddlerOne who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern.
- mouth
- newsmongerA news junkie; a gossip.
- rumormongerA person who spreads rumors.
- scandalmongerOne who trades in gossip; one who collects and disseminates rumors.
- sleazemonger
- talebearerAn indiscreet person who spreads gossip or blame.
- talecarrierSynonym of talebearer.
- tittle-tattle
- town crier
- whisperer
- buzzer obsolete
- mumblenews obsoleteA gossiper.
- tabby archaic
- titivil obsoleteA mischievous gossip or a troublemaker.
Meaning of tattletale
- adjective Telltale; giveaway.
- noun One who tattles (reports others' wrongdoings), often a child seeking attention.
- noun One who gossips, often for the sake of attention.
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