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rat vs fink

fink vs rat

rat and fink both are nouns.

rat and fink both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rat Yes No Yes No
fink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fink is a hyponym of rat; that is, fink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rat:
  • rat: one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority
  • fink: someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
As verbs, rat and fink are synonyms defined as:
  • rat and fink: take the place of work of someone on strike
Other synonyms of rat include blackleg, scab.
rat (noun) fink (noun)
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority
rat (verb) fink (verb)
give away information about somebody confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
catch rats, especially with dogs take the place of work of someone on strike
give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
take the place of work of someone on strike
employ scabs or strike breakers in
Difference between rat and fink

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