Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delate
verb
/dɪˈleɪt/
Definition
To inform against or accuse someone, often in a formal context.
Examples
- He decided to delate the corruption he witnessed in the company.
- After witnessing the crime, she felt compelled to delate the perpetrator to the police.
Meaning
The act of reporting someone to authorities or revealing wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- denounce
- accuse
- inform
