1. people who spread gossip or reveal secrets, especially to cause trouble
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• The teacher warned students not to be talebearers who report every minor incident.
• Office talebearers often create unnecessary drama in the workplace.
• She avoided the neighborhood talebearers who spread rumors about everyone.
• The principal dealt firmly with talebearers who caused problems between classmates.
• Ancient wisdom warns against trusting talebearers with personal information.
• The company policy discouraged talebearers from spreading unverified information about colleagues.