Synonyms of informant

informant

noun

in-ˈfȯr-mənt 

as in informer

a person who provides information about another's wrongdoing

the FBI is working closely with informants to find out about the subversive group

Synonyms & Similar Words

• informer
• canary
• reporter
• rat
• snitch
• betrayer
• stoolie
• squealer
• nark
• tattler
• tattletale
• stool pigeon
• fink
• spy
• snitcher
• deep throat
• rat fink
• talebearer
• telltale
• tipster
• discloser
• gossiper
• notifier
• blabbermouth
• snoop
• leaker
• whistleblower
• snooper
• gossip
• exposer
• blabber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of informant

Authorities said they were tipped off by informants who gave evidence to prosecutors in exchange for protection. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

And the government is no longer talking to an informant who had offered a road map to corruption in Congress. — William Turton, ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2026

Kevin Mallon is named in informant Sean O'Callaghan's book as the ringleader of Shergar's kidnapping. — Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Shea was attacked because Manson told his followers the man was a police informant and attempting to kick them off the ranch. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026