tattle

Example Sentences

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But the choice not to tattle on him is simple, and in fact the only straightforward thing about the whole scenario.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023

We’re hesitant to tattle to our supervisor, but since we’re equals, we’re also not comfortable confronting her.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2022

However, Mr Bercow said the inquiry into the complaints was "amateurish" and based on "tittle tattle".

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2022

“If Walls Could Talk” they might tattle on the home healthcare worker a woman hires to look after her widowed mother in this new TV movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Marie-Laure sits among them, wondering who will cave, who will tattle, who will be the bravest.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr