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STOOL PIGEON Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the phrase stool pigeon. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase stool pigeon. (close relations)

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snitch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

verb

• take by theft

• give away information about somebody

betrayer
nounn
noun

• one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority

• a person who says one thing and does another

informant
nounn
noun

• a person who supplies information

• someone who sees an event and reports what happened

mole
nounn
noun

• spicy sauce often containing chocolate

• the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

• a spy who works against enemy espionage

• a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin

• a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

• small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet

operative
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• being in force or having or exerting force

• relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine

noun

• a person secretly employed in espionage for a government

• someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations

adjective satellite

• effective; producing a desired effect

• (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

rat
nounn
noun

• any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

• someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike

• a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

• one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority

• a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure

verb

• desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage

• employ scabs or strike breakers in

• take the place of work of someone on strike

• give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat

• catch rats, especially with dogs

• give away information about somebody

spy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

• a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people

verb

• catch sight of

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

• secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage

tattletale
nounn
noun

• someone who gossips indiscreetly

canary
nounn
noun

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

• a female singer

• a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge

• any of several small Old World finches

adjective satellite

• having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow

fink
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

verb

• take the place of work of someone on strike

• confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

sneak
verbv
noun

• a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

• someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

adjective satellite

• marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

verb

• to go stealthily or furtively

• put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner

• make off with belongings of others

• pass on stealthily

sneaker
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

snitcher
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a thief who steals without using violence

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

stoolie
nounn
noun

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

stoolpigeon
nounn
noun

• someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police

Best Hypernyms For STOOL PIGEON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stool pigeon, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
bait betrayer blabber decoy informer lure rat squealer

Alternatives for SNITCH

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