Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snitch
verb, noun
‘snɪtʃ
Definition
To inform on someone, especially to the authorities.
Examples
- The student was worried that if he snitched on his classmates, they would retaliate.
- She didn’t want to be seen as a snitch, but she knew the police needed to be informed.
Meaning
A person who reveals secrets or informs on someone, typically in a criminal context.
Synonyms
- informant
- tattletale
- betrayer
- whistleblower
