1. to accuse or inform against someone; to report wrongdoing
Usage: archaic; formal

Examples

• The witness was reluctant to delate his former colleague.
• In medieval times, citizens could delate suspected heretics to the authorities.
• The informant chose to delate the criminal organization to law enforcement.
• She refused to delate her friend despite pressure from investigators.
• The court records show he was delated for treason by his own brother.