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ratting

/rætɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does ratting mean?

verb

to inform against someone, especially in return for a reward, or to betray a confidence. to criticize or find fault with someone or something.

Example

"The whistleblower was accused of ratting out her colleagues to the authorities."

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