denouncer

UK
/dɪˈnaʊnsə/
US
/dɪˈnaʊnsɚ/

Translations

denouncernoun
denouncers
pl
UK
/dɪˈnaʊnsə/
US
/dɪˈnaʊnsɚ/
dénonciateurPersonne qui dénonce publiquement quelqu’un ou quelque chose.
The denouncer stood at the podium, listing the alleged crimes of the politician.
Le dénonciateur se tenait à la tribune, énumérant les crimes présumés du politicien.
délateurPersonne qui dénonce secrètement quelqu’un aux autorités, surtout dans un contexte politique.
During the dictatorship, many citizens feared the denouncers who reported dissidents to the secret police.
Sous la dictature, de nombreux citoyens craignaient les délateurs qui signalaient les dissidents à la police secrète.

Definitions

denouncernoun
A person who publicly condemns or accuses someone or something.
The denouncer stood at the podium, listing the alleged crimes of the politician.
A person who secretly informs the authorities against someone, especially for political offenses.
During the dictatorship, many citizens feared the denouncers who reported dissidents to the secret police.