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sneak vs stool pigeon

stool pigeon vs sneak

sneak and stool pigeon both are nouns.

sneak is an adjective but stool pigeon is not an adjective.

sneak is a verb but stool pigeon is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sneak Yes Yes Yes No
stool pigeon Yes No No No
As nouns, sneak and stool pigeon are synonyms defined as:
  • sneak and stool pigeon: someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
Other synonyms of sneak include canary, fink, sneaker, snitch, snitcher, stoolie, stoolpigeon.
sneak (noun) stool pigeon (noun)
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police a dummy pigeon used to decoy others
someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
sneak (adjective) stool pigeon (adjective)
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
sneak (verb) stool pigeon (verb)
to go stealthily or furtively
make off with belongings of others
pass on stealthily
put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner
Difference between sneak and stool pigeon

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