Informant

usgb/ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/
noun

A person who gives information to another person or organization, often secretly.

She acted as an informant for the FBI.
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Covert Operations

Used when someone secretly collects and shares information, often related to intelligence or law enforcement.

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The informant wore a wire to record the secret meeting.
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Legal Implications

Being an informant can have legal consequences or protections, depending on the information shared.

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He became a protected informant after exposing the corruption.
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Trust Issues

Informants are often viewed with suspicion or mistrust because they share information secretly.

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The thieves were caught, but the informant was never trusted again.
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