ratted

verb

Definition of rattednext
past tense of rat
as in betrayed

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  1. betrayed
  2. exposed
  3. informed
  4. talked
  5. warned
  6. revealed
  7. told
  8. announced
Verb
  • The latter, the study found, made most respondents feel ignored and angry, like the people in charge have failed and betrayed them and younger generations.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The girls were brought to the office, where they were reprimanded by another administrator who compared their behavior to that of Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ, leading to his death by crucifixion.
    Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of betrayed
Verb
  • The next stage for the scientists will be to study how plants colonize recently exposed bare land as Antarctica’s glaciers retreat further.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Walker’s introduction to art was serendipitous, sparked by her studies abroad, which exposed her to some of Europe’s most prestigious institutions, including the Louvre and Tate Modern.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of exposed
Verb
  • None of the cards informed buyers their details would be used by lobbyists and consultants to win elections.
    Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said it was informed Sunday that Hamlett, who had been sought on a first-degree murder warrant, was found and arrested in South Carolina.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of informed
Verb
  • Cam and Chelsie talked to Makensy about sending Rubina to the jury house, but Makensy pushed back about getting rid of Kimo.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with Rock and Laufer, and with Jacob's father, Paul, about a remarkable musical odyssey.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of talked
Verb
  • Khamenei reportedly warned Nasrallah in the days leading up to his September 27 assassination to leave Lebanon.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Chelsie later warned Cam about Makensy playing both sides between him and Rubina.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of warned
Verb
  • That wasn’t the only number revealed at the Upfront, where the likes of Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Idris Elba showing up to entertain advertisers.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • His Airness has been revealed as the mystery owner of the one-of-a-kind Pininfarina Battista Targamerica that was on display during this year’s Monterey Car Week.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of revealed
Verb
  • Johnson initially told the driver that police were going to put stop sticks in his path but that plan was scrapped as time was running out, WDAY-TV reported.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of told
Verb
  • No arrests have been announced, and investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Polis’ office announced the project – but no price tag – on Friday.
    Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of announced
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“Ratted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratted. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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