squealer

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который доносит на других или раскрывает конфиденциальную информацию, часто ради личной выгоды; также используется как термин для домашней свиньи.

A noun referring to a person who informs on others or reveals confidential information, often for personal gain; also used as a term for a domestic pig.

1. InformantB2informal

   A person who reveals secret or confidential information, often for personal gain or reward.

   Информатор

   • The gang suspected there was a squealer among them.
   • He became a squealer after the police offered him a deal.
   • No one trusts a squealer in the underworld.

   Синонимыbetrayerfinkinformantratsnitchsqueakerstool pigeontattletalewhistleblower

2. B1informal

   A domestic pig, especially one that makes a characteristic high-pitched sound.

   Свинья

   • The farmer fed the squealer in the pen.
   • A young squealer ran across the barnyard.
   • The squealers were loud during feeding time.

   Синонимыgrunterhogpigporkerswine