informant
44 synonyms for informant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who secretly gives confidential information to authorities, such as the police.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use informant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
police informant
confidential informant
act as an informant
Etymology
From inform plus the agent-noun suffix -ant.
Full origin of informant →Frequently asked questions
What does “informant” mean?
The word “informant” means a person who secretly gives confidential information to authorities, such as the police. In plain terms, someone who passes on inside information, often secretly.
How do you pronounce “informant”?
“Informant” is pronounced ihn-FAW-muhnt (/ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “informant” in a sentence?
Here is “informant” used in a sentence: “The police relied on an informant inside the gang to make the arrests.”
What is another word for “informant”?
Words with a similar meaning to “informant” include consultant, abaddon, accuser, beefer, bewrayer and bigmouth.
What part of speech is “informant”?
“Informant” is a noun.
Is “informant” a common word?
“Informant” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “informant” have?
“Informant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who secretly gives confidential information to authorities, such as the police.
