Inform on

verb

To provide information about someone to a person or an organization, usually describing their wrongdoings.

She refused to inform on her friends
Visual representation of "inform on" - To provide information about someone to a person or an organization, usually describing their wrongdoings

Often appears as...

  • inform on a friend
  • inform on a colleague
verb

To provide information about someone to a person or an organization, usually describing their wrongdoings.

She refused to inform on her friends
Visual representation of "inform on" - To provide information about someone to a person or an organization, usually describing their wrongdoings

Often appears as...

  • inform on a friend
  • inform on a colleague
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Negative Connotation

Using 'inform on' often implies betrayal, as it can be seen as disloyal.

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He didn't want to inform on his coworker, fearing the label of a traitor.
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Legal Scenarios

'Inform on' is commonly used in legal or criminal contexts, involving police or authority figures.

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The witness decided to inform on the suspect to help the investigation.
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Whistleblowing

In a workplace, 'inform on' can refer to whistleblowing, which often involves reporting unethical conduct.

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After discovering the fraud, she decided to inform on her company to the authorities.
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