talebearing

tale·bear·er

[teyl-bair-er]
noun
a person who spreads gossip, secrets, etc., that may cause trouble or harm.

Origin:
1470–80; tale + bearer

tale·bear·ing, adjective, noun
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talebearer

noun
someone who gossips indiscreetly [syn: tattletale
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talebearing

adjective
prone to communicate confidential information [syn: blabbermouthed
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