informant (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/

Definition

A person who gives information to another, especially to the police or a government agency, often secretly.

Examples

• The police relied on an informant to gather evidence against the gang.

• He worked as an informant for the intelligence service during the war.

• The journalist received the tip from a confidential informant within the company.

How to Use informant

informant for (prepositional phrase)

To be a provider of information to a specific person, group, or entity. — "He was an informant for the opposing side during the conflict."

informant on (prepositional phrase)

To provide information about a particular person, group, or activity. — "The witness agreed to be an informant on the drug cartel."

Synonyms of informant

Words with a similar meaning to informant:

• source
• tipster
• mole
• stool pigeon

Antonyms of informant

Words with the opposite meaning to informant:

• subject
• target

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