Informers: meaning, definitions and examples

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informers

 

[ ษชnหˆfษ”ห.mษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal activity

People who provide information to the police or authorities, often in exchange for money or leniency. Informers are typically involved in criminal organizations and may be considered traitors by their associates.

Synonyms

informants, rats, snitches

Examples of usage

  • He was caught by the informers and now faces a long prison sentence.
  • The informers within the gang helped the police dismantle the entire operation.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In former times, informers were individuals who reported on the activities of others to the authorities, often leading to severe consequences such as imprisonment or even death. Informers were commonly used in totalitarian regimes to maintain control and suppress dissent.

Synonyms

spies, tattletales, whistleblowers

Examples of usage

  • The informers in the Soviet Union played a crucial role in identifying dissidents.
  • The fear of being labeled an informer prevented many from speaking out against the government.

Translations

Translations of the word "informers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น informantes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคšเคจเคพ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Informanten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ informan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั„ะพั€ะผะฐั‚ะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ informatorzy

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท informateurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ informantes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muhbirler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋ณด ์ œ๊ณต์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุจุฑูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ informรกtoล™i

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ informรกtori

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘Šๅฏ†่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ informatorji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppljรณstrarar

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™lumatรงฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ informantes

Etymology

The word 'informers' originated from the Latin word 'informare', which means 'to shape' or 'to form'. In the context of reporting to authorities, the term gained negative connotations due to its association with betrayal and espionage. Throughout history, informers have been both reviled and utilized by governments and criminal organizations for their ability to gather information and maintain control.

See also: disinformation, inform, informality, informally, informant, informatics, information, informative, informed, informer, informing, misinform, misinformation, misinformed, misinforming, uninformed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,732, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.