осведоми́тель — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fink noun An informer, especially one seen as untrustworthy or contemptible.
- informant noun A person who secretly gives confidential information to authorities, such as the police.
- informer noun Someone who secretly tells the authorities about a crime or wrongdoing.
- stooge noun Someone who lets themselves be used by others, usually to take the blame or do the dirty work.
Senses
осведоми́тель is used for these senses in English:
- fink An informer.
- informant One who relays confidential information to someone, especially to the police; an informer.
- informer One who informs someone else about something.
- stooge A secret informant for police.
- whistle-blower (slang, chiefly, US) One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.
fink — full definition
- noun An informer, especially one seen as untrustworthy or contemptible.
- noun A worker who crosses a picket line or helps break a strike.
- verb To inform on someone, especially to betray a confidence.
informant — full definition
- noun A person who secretly gives confidential information to authorities, such as the police.
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