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tattletale Synonyms

Another word for tattletale

Choosing another word for tattletale depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person, especially a child, who reveals secrets or informs on others to an authority figure; a telltale.

Usage Example

"None of the kids on the playground wanted to share their secrets with a known tattler."

Strongest
tattler
telltale
talebearer
snitch
Strong
blabbermouth
informer
fink
squealer
gossip
rat

• adjective (Context 2)

Revealing or betraying something meant to be kept secret or private.

Usage Example

"A telltale smudge of chocolate around the toddler's mouth gave away who had eaten the cookies."

Strongest
telltale
Strong
revealing
betraying
giveaway

Opposites of tattletale

The opposite of tattletale shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

confidant
tight-lipped
secretive
discreet
See all opposites of tattletale

• Nearby Words

tatting
tattle
tattler
tattletale
tattoo
tattooer
tattooist

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tattletale. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tattletale
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