Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pentito

Noun

/penˈtiːtoʊ/

Definition

A person who has collaborated with the authorities, especially a former member of a criminal organization who provides information about that organization.

Examples

The former mafia member became a pentito to escape prison time.
As a pentito, he revealed the inner workings of the crime syndicate.
Many believe that being a pentito is a betrayal, but some see it as a chance for redemption.