Rat and Tell on

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Rat verb - Give away information about somebody.

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Tell on is a synonym for rat. In some cases you can use "Tell on" instead a verb "Rat".

Tell on verb - To give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities.

Usage example: in that neighborhood, you wouldn't even think about telling on the drug dealers

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Rat is a synonym for tell on. You can use "Rat" instead a verb "Tell on".

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