Talebearer (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who gossips indiscreetly.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She was known to be a talebearer and often shared confidential information about her coworkers with the rest of the office.
- The teacher had to intervene when she discovered that one of her students was a talebearer, spreading rumors about his classmates.
- In a small town like this, a talebearer can quickly ruin someone's reputation with a single careless comment.
- After being burned by a talebearer in the past, Sarah was hesitant to share her personal business with anyone.
- The company's CEO was furious when she found out that one of her employees was a talebearer, leaking sensitive information to the press.