Synonyms for telltales
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : tel-teyl |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛlˌteɪl |
Top 10 synonyms for telltales Other synonyms for the word telltales
- ABCs
- absolute indication
- admonition
- adumbration
- advancement
- advisement
- advocacy
- allusion
- angle
- announcement
- apprehension
- association
- attestation
- augury
- auspice
- autosuggestion
- awareness
- babbler
- beacon
- bellwether
- betrayal
- Bible
- bid
- big idea
- bigmouth
- bit
- blab
- blabber
- blabberer
- blabbermouth
- brainchild
- breath
- bum steer
- busybody
- canary
- catchword
- caution
- chapter and verse
- chatterbox
- chatterer
- circulator
- clue
- commendation
- communication
- communication leak
- compendium
- comprehension
- conceit
- conclusive evidence
- connotation
- consciousness
- consideration
- corroboration
- counsel
- cue
- dead giveaway
- declaration
- denotation
- directions
- discernment
- dissuasion
- documentation
- earnest
- enchiridion
- encouragement
- evidence
- exhortation
- explanation
- exposure of secret
- expression
- fat mouth
- fink
- flash
- flea in ear
- flibbertigibbet
- forewarning
- game plan
- gasser
- gesture
- gimmick
- giveaway
- glimmering
- gossip
- gossiper
- gossipmonger
- guidance
- guidebook
- guiding light
- handbook
- help
- hint
- hot lead
- idea
- image
- imagination
- implication
- impression
- in the wind
- inclination
- incontrovertible evidence
- index
- indication
- indicia
- indisputable evidence
- inference
- information
- informer
- injunction
- inkling
- innuendo
- input
- insight
- insinuation
- instruction
- intellection
- intimation
- intuition
- invitation
- iota
- job
- judgment
- key
- knowledge
- landmark
- lead
- leak
- lesson
- lodestar
- manifestation
- manual
- mark
- marker
- meddler
- mention
- mnemonic
- motion
- nark
- news
- newsmonger
- no-no's
- nod
- note
- notice
- notion
- observation
- omen
- opinion
- outline
- overtone
- parrot
- peacher
- penetration
- perception
- persuasion
- pitch
- pledge
- pointer
- polly
- portent
- prattler
- preamble
- prefiguration
- prescription
- presentation
- prod
- proffer
- prognostic
- prolegomenon
- prompt
- prompting
- proof
- proposal
- proposition
- quidnunc
- rat
- ratfink
- recommendation
- reference
- reminder
- resolution
- rumormonger
- rumors babbler
- scandalizer
- scandalmonger
- scent
- scheme
- self-suggestion
- sentiment
- setup
- shade
- shadow
- show
- sign
- signal
- significant
- signification
- signifier
- signpost
- slant
- sleazemonger
- smack
- smattering
- sneaking suspicion
- snitch
- snitcher
- snoop
- solution
- soupçon
- spark
- squeaker
- squealer
- steer
- stool pigeon
- stoolie
- strain
- straw in the wind
- streak
- submission
- substantiation
- suggestion
- support
- sure sign
- suspicion
- symbol
- symbolism
- symbolization
- symbology
- symptom
- tabby
- talebearer
- taleteller
- taste
- tattle
- tattler
- tattletale
- teaching
- telltale
- telltale sign
- tender
- testimonial
- the book
- the numbers
- thesis
- thought
- tidings
- tinge
- tip
- tip-off
- tipster
- token
- trace
- track
- troublemaker
- twist
- two cents' worth
- understanding
- undertone
- unintentional disclosure
- unmistakable sign
- unwitting disclosure
- vade mecum
- vein
- verification
- vestige
- view
- warning
- whiff
- whisper
- whisperer
- whistleblower
- whistler
- wind
- windbag
- wink
- word
- word to the wise
- word to wise
- wrinkle
Définition of telltales
Origin :- 1540s (n.), 1590s (adj.), from tell + tale, in phrase to tell a tale "relate a false or exaggerated story" (late 13c.).
- As in indication : noun evidence, clue
- As in intimation : noun clue, hint
- As in notion : noun belief, idea
- As in suggestion : noun advice, plan
- As in suggestion : noun hint, implication
- As in tattletale/tattler : noun person who gossips, tells rumors
- As in dead giveaway : noun obvious clue
- As in smoking gun : noun damning evidence
- As in tattletale : 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 tattler : noun gossip
- As in clue : noun hint, evidence
- As in cue : noun signal to act
- As in advice : noun recommendation
- As in gossip : noun person who talks a lot, spreads
- As in guide : noun information, instructions
- As in hint : noun indication; suggestion
- Of course, I vouchsafed him no answer, unless he found it in my eyes, which have ever been telltales.
- Extract from : « The House by the Lock » by C. N. Williamson
- The names are the telltales, and these speak of Briton and Saxon and the adventurous Viking.
- Extract from : « From Gretna Green to Land's End » by Katharine Lee Bates
- They are telltales, proclaiming to every one you meet that you are losing out in the game of life.
- Extract from : « The Victorious Attitude » by Orison Swett Marden
- It is a bridge too close to the track for the telltales to sting your face in time to get off a furniture car.
- Extract from : « Letters from an Old Railway Official » by Charles DeLano Hine
- "Let's see your fingers," said the mentor, who perceiving no telltales traces of nicotine grunted a qualified approval.
- Extract from : « Skippy Bedelle » by Owen Johnson
- She watched for telltales as for a mouse to show at its hole, and at the worst, I think, she saw only its little head.
- Extract from : « Tommy and Grizel » by J.M. Barrie
Antonyms for telltales
- being
- betrayal
- blockage
- brightness
- concrete
- condemnation
- deceit
- deception
- declaration
- demand
- discouragement
- fact
- falsehood
- heedlessness
- hindrance
- ignorance
- information
- injury
- lie
- light
- lot
- misinformation
- misrepresentation
- misunderstanding
- need
- neglect
- obstruction
- opposition
- order
- question
- reality
- stupidity
- telling
- unconsciousness
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