informer

Example Sentences

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There is something about a healthy personality that feels repelled by a snoop, a snitch, a stool pigeon, an informer.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

"I think that's probably the only way it's going to be solved - someone on the inside becomes an informer."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

Martin was described as an informer within the IRA.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

He had lived across the street from DeLorean’s home in San Diego County and had turned informer in hopes of leniency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024

And certain knowledge of an informer too . . . well, that was the plum in his pudding.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin