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denouncers

[/dɪˈnaʊnsərz/]
nounpl: denouncers
denunciadores
1. People who publicly declare someone or something to be wrong, evil, or deserving of punishment
The denouncers of corruption came forward with evidence.
Os denunciadores da corrupção apresentaram provas.
2. Individuals who inform against or accuse someone to authorities
The denouncers were protected by witness protection programs.
Os denunciadores foram protegidos por programas de proteção de testemunhas.
NYC Slang
rats, snitches, stool pigeons
Synonyms
accusersinformerswhistleblowersexposerscritics
Antonyms
defenderssupportersadvocatesaccomplices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
denunciadores
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
denunciadores
No regional variation
São Paulo
denunciadores
No regional variation
Portugal
denunciadores
Standard term; may also use 'delatores' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow the whistle
spill the beans
expose someone
call someone out
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