Synonyms of telltale
28 similar words
Another word for telltale is gossip. Other synonyms of telltale are blab, gossiper, rumormonger, talebearer and gossipmonger.
Synonyms and similar words for telltale
nounOne who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
- blabbermouthA gossip.
- gossipSomeone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
- rumormongerA person who spreads rumors.
- squealer
- talebearerAn indiscreet person who spreads gossip or blame.
- tattletaleOne who tattles (reports others' wrongdoings), often a child seeking attention.
- carrytaleAn indiscreet person who spreads gossip.
- blabOne who blabs; a babbler; a telltale; a gossip or gossiper.
- 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.
- rumourmonger
- scandalmongerOne who trades in gossip; one who collects and disseminates rumors.
- sleazemonger
- talecarrierSynonym of talebearer.
- telltale titA telltale; one who tattles.
- tittle-tattle
- town crier
- whisperer
- blabtale obsolete
- blabtongue obsolete
- buzzer obsolete
- mumblenews obsoleteA gossiper.
- tabby archaic
- titivil obsoleteA mischievous gossip or a troublemaker.
Meaning of telltale
- noun One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
- noun An indicator, such as a warning light, that serves to warn of a hazard or problem.
- noun Something that serves to reveal something else.
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Questions about synonyms of telltale
- What is another word for telltale?
- Telltale has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as gossip, blab, gossiper, rumormonger, talebearer, gossipmonger, newsmonger and meddler.
- What does telltale mean?
- Telltale means one who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.
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