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informant

in·form·ant

informant

 
 
pronunciation:
ihn for mnt
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition: one who gives information.
An informant told the police where the suspect was hiding.They threatened to put her in prison herself if she refused to be their informant.
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