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informer in German

informer in German is Informant, Hinweisgeber, Tippgeber — informer means someone who secretly tells the authorities about a crime or wrongdoing.

informer in German

Informant
noun
One who informs someone else about something.
Hinweisgeber
noun
One who informs someone else about something.
Tippgeber
noun
One who informs someone else about something.
Zuträger
noun
One who informs someone else about something.
Ausplauderer
noun
A person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity.
Denunziant
noun
A person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity.
Verpfeifer
noun
A person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity.

What does "informer" mean?

  1. noun Someone who secretly tells the authorities about a crime or wrongdoing.
    "The gang suspected there was an informer in their ranks."
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informer in a sentence

  • The gang suspected there was an informer in their ranks.
  • Police often rely on paid informers to break big cases.

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What is "informer" in German?

"informer" in German is Informant, Hinweisgeber, Tippgeber. informer means: Someone who secretly tells the authorities about a crime or wrongdoing.

How do you use "informer" in a sentence?

Example: "The gang suspected there was an informer in their ranks." In German, "informer" is Informant, Hinweisgeber, Tippgeber.

Are there other ways to say "informer" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "informer": Informant, Hinweisgeber, Tippgeber, Zuträger, Ausplauderer, Denunziant.

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