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Synonyms for in former


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-fawr-mer
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈfɔr mər

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Définition of in former

Origin :
  • late 14c., enfourmer "instructor, teacher," native agent noun from inform and also from Old French enformeor. Meaning "one who gives information against another" (especially in reference to law-breaking) is c.1500.
  • As in informant/informer : noun person who delivers news
  • As in mole : noun spy
  • As in sneak : noun person who is very dishonest
  • As in spy : noun person who secretly finds out about another's business
  • As in stool pigeon : noun informer to police
  • As in tattletale/tattler : noun person who gossips, tells rumors
  • As in traitor : noun person who is disloyal
  • As in turncoat : noun traitor
  • As in weasel : noun sneak
  • As in Benedict Arnold : noun traitor
  • As in informer : noun reporter
  • As in accuser : noun person laying blame
  • As in secret agent : noun spy
  • As in tattletale : noun gossip
  • As in squealer : noun informant
  • As in gossipmonger : noun gossip
  • As in rumormonger : noun gossip
  • As in scandalmonger : noun gossip
  • As in tabby : noun gossip
  • As in talebearer : noun gossip
  • As in taleteller : noun gossip
  • As in tartuffe : noun hypocrite
  • As in tattler : noun gossip
  • As in detective : noun investigator of crime
  • As in enemy : noun someone hated or competed against
  • As in gossip : noun person who talks a lot, spreads
  • As in hypocrite : noun person who pretends, is deceitful

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