Definitions

snitch

[snich] / snɪtʃ /

NOUN

informer

Synonyms

STRONG

betrayer blabbermouth canary double-crosser fink informant narc nark rat sneak snitcher source squealer stoolie tattler tattletale tipster turncoat weasel whistle-blower

WEAK

deep throat stool pigeon

VERB

steal

Synonyms

STRONG

burglarize defraud embezzle heist keep lift loot pickpocket pilfer pillage pinch plunder poach remove shoplift swipe take

WEAK

carry off hold up make off with rip off walk off with

Antonyms

STRONG

give offer receive release

VERB

inform

Synonyms

STRONG

betray blab confess leak squeal tattle tell tip

WEAK

give away rat on tell on turn in

Antonyms

STRONG

be quiet conceal hide

Example Sentences

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Think twice before becoming the snitch that stole Christmas.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

There is something about a healthy personality that feels repelled by a snoop or a snitch.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

Those developments convinced Sanders that his work on the snitch scandal was finally, truly over — and it was time to begin putting L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

Quaffles, bludgers and the elusive golden snitch - it has been nearly 20 years since Quidditch moved from the pages of Harry Potter to real-life playing fields.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

She didn’t want him being nosy, because she didn’t want to have to lie to him, but she would’ve because she couldn’t snitch on Genie.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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