verb to inform on or betray someone, especially to the authorities
To provide information to authorities in exchange for leniency
To inform on or betray someone to the authorities
To report a coworker's misconduct to a supervisor
To report someone's wrongdoing to a teacher or principal
To betray or snitch on someone within a group or community
In the publishing industry, a writer may 'rat out' a colleague for plagiarism if they suspect their work has been copied without permission.
A psychologist may 'rat out' a fellow therapist if they suspect unethical behavior or violations of professional standards.
In an educational setting, a teacher may 'rat out' a student for cheating on a test or plagiarizing an assignment.
A lawyer may 'rat out' a client if they discover evidence that the client has committed perjury or engaged in illegal activities.