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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.
    "He acted as an informer during the rebellion."
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informer in a sentence

  • He acted as an informer during the rebellion.
  • The police relied on an informer to catch the gang.

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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.
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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