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Dob in

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Trust Impact

Using it can imply betrayal and might affect relationships.

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He didn't realize dobbing his mate in would ruin their friendship.
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Negative Connotation

Often seen as negative; implies disloyalty or tattletaling.

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The classmates were upset for being dobbed in over the prank.
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Colloquial Usage

Primarily used in informal spoken language rather than writing.

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She threatened to dob him in if he copied her homework again.
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