Synonyms of dropping a dime (on)

dropping a dime (on)

phrase

present participle of drop a dime (on)

as in telling (on)

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

The criminal dropped a dime on his former associates in exchange for a more lenient sentence.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• telling (on)
• talking
• splitting (on)
• informing
• grassing (on)
• ratting (on)
• selling (out)
• turning in
• squeaking
• giving away
• singing
• squealing
• snitching
• tipping (off)
• betraying
• finking
• crossing
• backstabbing
• double-crossing
• tattling
• two-timing
• blabbing