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/ɪnˈfɔːmər/ noun · British & US
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What does informer mean?

noun

A person who provides information, especially secretly or unofficially. An informer is often used in a negative sense, implying that the person is betraying a trust or providing information that is not in the best interest of others.

Example

"The police used an informer to gather evidence against the gang."

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