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Informant vs. Informer
Informant
/ɪnˈfɔːmənt/Examples:
The detective valued his informant's feedback.An anonymous informant tipped off the journalist.Undercover work often requires finding a reliable informant.
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Informer
/ɪnˈfɔːmə/Examples:
The reporter relied on an informer for insider details.An informer tipped off the police about the planned heist.She was branded an informer and avoided by her peers.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- An informant is typically a source of information for someone, often associated with undercover work.
- An informer is someone who tells or gives information, especially to authorities, about wrongful activities.
- Informants are often associated with secrecy and trustworthiness to the person they are informing.
- Informers can betray confidence by telling on someone, leading to punitive actions against them.
- Remember: an informant maintains a relationship for a broader purpose, while an informer might act out of personal interest or gain.
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