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rat vs tell on

tell on vs rat

rat is a noun but tell on is not a noun.

rat and tell on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rat Yes No Yes No
tell on No No Yes No
As verbs, rat and tell on are synonyms defined as:
  • rat and tell on: give away information about somebody
Other synonyms of rat include betray, denounce, give away, grass, shit, shop, snitch, stag.
rat (noun) tell on (noun)
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
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) tell on (verb)
give away information about somebody produce an effect or strain on somebody
catch rats, especially with dogs give away information about somebody
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 tell on

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