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Squealer (Noun)

Meaning 1

One who reveals confidential information in return for money.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The police were able to solve the case thanks to a squealer who identified the culprit for a cash reward.
  • A former employee was labeled a squealer after revealing company secrets to a rival business.
  • The squealer's testimony was crucial in convicting the organized crime boss.
  • A confidential informant was acting as a squealer, providing information to the authorities in exchange for protection and a monetary reward.
  • In the undercover investigation, an officer posed as a squealer, offering to sell confidential information to the corrupt businessman.

Synonyms

  • Informer
  • Blabber
  • Betrayer
  • Rat

Hypernyms

  • Source
  • Informant

Hyponyms

  • Snitch
  • Snitcher
  • Fink
  • Stool Pigeon
  • Stoolie
  • Sneaker
  • Supergrass
  • Grass
  • Canary
  • Copper's Nark
  • Nark
  • Sneak

Related Words

  • Squeal (verb)

Meaning 2

Domestic swine.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The farmer had to separate the squealer from the rest of the piglets to prevent it from getting trampled.
  • A squealer is a young pig that has not yet reached maturity and is still dependent on its mother.
  • The squealer ran around the pen, oinking loudly as it searched for food.
  • The farmer's children loved playing with the squealer, watching it roll around in the mud.
  • After weaning, the squealer was moved to a separate enclosure to begin its growth phase.

Synonyms

  • Grunter
  • Sus Scrofa
  • Pig
  • Hog

Hypernyms

  • Swine

Hyponyms

  • Porker

Related Words

  • Squeal (verb)
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