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dobbing

/dɒbɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does dobbing mean?

noun

The act of informing on someone, often in a situation where it is considered disloyal or cowardly. This can be in a personal or professional context.

Example

"The whistleblower was accused of dobbing in her colleague to the authorities."

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