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truth-teller
[/ˈtruːθ ˌtɛlər/]
noun
pl: truth-tellers
pessoa que diz a verdade
1.
A person who tells the truth; someone known for honesty and candor
She is a truth-teller who always speaks her mind, even when it's uncomfortable.
Ela é uma pessoa que diz a verdade e sempre fala o que pensa, mesmo quando é desconfortável.
2.
Someone who reveals truths that others may want to hide or ignore
The journalist was regarded as a truth-teller for exposing corruption.
O jornalista era considerado alguém que revelava verdades por expor a corrupção.
NYC Slang
straight shooter
Synonyms
honest person
sincere person
candid person
truthful person
frank speaker
Antonyms
liar
deceiver
fibber
falsifier
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pessoa que fala a verdade
Common and straightforward usage
São Paulo
falador de verdade
More colloquial variation
Portugal
pessoa honesta
Often used as 'pessoa honesta' or 'aquele que diz a verdade'
Related Idioms & Phrases
tell it like it is
call a spade a spade
speak the truth
not mince words
keep it real
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