STOOLIE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word stoolie. (close relations)
Definition of STOOLIE
Best Alternative Words for STOOLIE
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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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
tattler | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who gossips indiscreetly • any of several long-legged shorebirds having a loud whistling cry | ||||||||
whistleblower | nounn | |||||||
noun • an informant who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
stoolpigeon | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police | ||||||||
stool pigeon | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police • a dummy pigeon used to decoy others |