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Meaning of the word "rat out" in English

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rat out

US /ræt aʊt/
UK /ræt aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to inform on someone, especially to an authority

Example:
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He threatened to rat out his accomplice if he didn't get a bigger share.
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Don't rat out your friends, it's not cool.
Synonym:
snitchtell onpeach onsqueal oninform on
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