Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inform-on
verb
/ɪnˈfɔrm ɒn/
Definition
To give information about someone to authorities or to tell on someone.
Examples
- She decided to inform on her friend to avoid getting in trouble.
- He was afraid that if he informed on his neighbors, they would retaliate.
Meaning
Informing on someone typically refers to the act of reporting someone’s actions or behavior to officials, often in a context where the reported person might be engaging in illegal or unethical activities.
Synonyms
- betray
- snitch
- report
- tip off
