talebearer
[ teyl-bair-er ]
noun
a person who spreads gossip, secrets, etc., that may cause trouble or harm.
Origin of talebearer
1Other words from talebearer
- talebearing, adjective, noun
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How to use talebearer in a sentence
Elsie Hayden would have been a charming little maiden but for her besetting fault—talebearing.
Golden Moments | AnonymousIt excludes all suspicion of partiality, of personal malignity, of secret shying and talebearing.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayIn verse 17, we learn what ought to take the place of talebearing.
Notes on the Book of Leviticus | C. H. MackintoshI strongly disapprove of talebearing of any sort, and wish to hear no more of this.
The Hand of Ethelberta | Thomas HardyVery little open quarrelling ever took place amongst them; but backbiting and talebearing were universal.
The Professor | (AKA Charlotte Bronte) Currer Bell
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