RATON Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

rat (on)

verb

Definition of rat (on)

as in to split (on)

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities how much—or how little—did the fuzz have to pay you to rat on us?

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as in to desert

to leave (a cause or party) often in order to take up another many party operatives ratted on the senator's candidacy once her poll numbers started to slip

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The coalition has been canvassing the state, visiting churches, grocery stores and neighborhoods to talk to residents about the issue and gathering 3,500 signatures to present to lawmakers in hopes of inspiring legislative change.

— Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
The hearing, in Manhattan federal court, comes as his lawyers have been talking with federal prosecutors about a possible resolution to one of two criminal cases against Mangione in Thompson’s death.

— Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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Besides its use in educational settings and by other researchers, the report also helps inform national security policy and has been cited by NATO in the past, one source said.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
The queen is hysterical when Orwyle informs her that Sunfyre has razed the Mooton army outside Maidenpool.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of inform

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They have both been charged with four counts of abandoning or endangering a child.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Republicans think the fraud scandal, which led Walz to abandon his plans to run for a third term, gives them a rare opening to make inroads in an otherwise tough environment for the GOP.

— Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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