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telltale

/ˈtɛlteɪl/
noun
  1. One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.

    Similar: blabbermouth, gossip, rumormonger, talebearer

  2. Tattletale; squealer.

  3. An indicator, such as a warning light, that serves to warn of a hazard or problem.

Synonymsblabbermouth, gossip, rumormonger, talebearer
adjective
  1. Revealing something, especially something not intended to be known.

    "He blushed when he approached, a telltale sign that he was happy to see him."

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