informer
5 synonyms for informer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who secretly tells the authorities about a crime or wrongdoing.
Synonyms
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 informer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
police informer
a paid informer
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman enfourmour — the same root as "inform" plus the "-er" agent ending.
Full origin of informer →Frequently asked questions
What does “informer” mean?
The word “informer” means someone who secretly tells the authorities about a crime or wrongdoing. In plain terms, a person who passes secret information to police or officials, often about criminals.
How do you use “informer” in a sentence?
Here is “informer” used in a sentence: “The gang suspected there was an informer in their ranks.”
What is another word for “informer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “informer” include informant.
What part of speech is “informer”?
“Informer” is a noun.
Where does the word “informer” come from?
The word “informer” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman enfourmour — the same root as "inform" plus the "-er" agent ending.
