Difference between squealer and telltale

squealer

Definitions

noun

  1. one who reveals confidential information in return for money
  2. domestic swine

Examples

I'm not a rat fink squealer! You think I'm going to tell you anything that would put my friends at risk?

Singers and non-singers alike, including shouters, groaners, moaners and squealers, can all join in.

A rumour went round that Snowball had after all contrived to introduce poison into Napoleon's food. At eleven o'clock Squealer came out to make another announcement.

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telltale

Definitions

adjective

  1. disclosing unintentionally something concealed

noun

  1. someone who gossips indiscreetly

Examples

Loss of bounciness, sudden blisters or recurring pain are also telltale signs.

Kristen Fennimore of New Egypt, N.J., counts herself among the than 35 million Americans plagued by seasonal allergic rhinitis — also known as hay fever, a condition characterized by sneezing, stuffiness, a runny nose and the telltale itchiness in the nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes or ears.

Your current shoes may show the telltale signs of overpronation (too much inward rolling of the foot) or excessive supination (too much outward rolling), so bring them along for the salesperson to examine.

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