rat (on)

verb

Definition of rat (on)next
1
as in to split (on)
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities how much—or how little—did the fuzz have to pay you to rat on us?

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2
as in to desert
to leave (a cause or party) often in order to take up another many party operatives ratted on the senator's candidacy once her poll numbers started to slip

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rat (on)
  1. desert
  2. talk
  3. reject
  4. inform
  5. abandon
  6. cut off
Verb
  • Some of the islands are deserted; some have glorious white beaches, and some active volcanoes.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Prosecutors initiated 60,000 cases against soldiers who deserted their posts in 2024—almost double the number from 2022 and 2023.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of desert
Verb
  • The opposition talked constantly about him too, adding to the widespread sense that the entire election was a referendum on the 10-year reign of Narendra Modi.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • As The Athletic’s Freshman All-America selection at quarterback, Leavitt doesn’t need to talk a big game — his performance says plenty.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of talk
Verb
  • Ultimately, Republicans rejected Trump’s demand to eliminate the debt limit completely.
    David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Government shutdown:Donald Trump rejects bipartisan plan to avoid a government shutdown, sets up debt ceiling battle When is the government shutdown deadline?
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of reject
Verb
  • Finally, embrace professional development by attending workshops, earning certifications and staying informed about industry trends.
    Nikolaus Kimla, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Drug sponsors are required to inform the FDA of any reports of adverse effects, both from pet owners and veterinarians.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of inform
Verb
  • If the department’s predictions are correct, the U.S. would be essentially abandoning any pretense of trying to limit climate change.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The Claridge Hotel’s former casino sits abandoned as well.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of abandon
Verb
  • Mangione had cut off contact with family and friends for six months prior to the killing, and his mother filed a missing person report with the San Francisco Police Department in November.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The deal permitted it to keep doing business with Medicare, despite a law mandating that criminal pharma firms be cut off.
    Bob Fernandez, ProPublica, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut off
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