noun
- a person who spreads gossip or reveals secrets about others
Usage: often disapproving
Examples
- The office talebearer spread rumors about everyone’s personal lives.
- She was known as a talebearer who couldn’t keep anything to herself.
- Don’t trust him with sensitive information; he’s a notorious talebearer.
- The children avoided the classroom talebearer who always reported to the teacher.
- Her reputation as a talebearer made people reluctant to confide in her.
- The small town’s biggest talebearer knew everyone’s business.