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Meaning of the word "rat on" in English

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rat on

US /ræt ɑːn/
UK /ræt ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to inform on someone, especially to an authority

Example:
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He threatened to rat on his friends if they didn't help him.
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She decided not to rat on her brother, even though he broke the rules.
Synonym:
inform onsnitch ontell onpeach onsqueal on
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