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Gossiper

One given to gossip.

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Cat 76% connected

An animal of various species of the genera Felis and Lynx. The domestic cat is Felis domestica. The European wild cat (Felis catus) is much larger th…

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Talebearer 76% connected

One who officiously tells tales; one who impertinently or maliciously communicates intelligence, scandal, etc., and makes mischief.

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Taleteller 76% connected

One who tells tales or stories, especially in a mischievous or officious manner; a talebearer; a telltale; a tattler.

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Tattler 76% connected

One who tattles; an idle talker; one who tells tales.

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Telltale 76% connected

Telling tales; babbling.

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Broader term 1

Communicator 76% connected

One who communicates.

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Gossip 74% connected

A sponsor; a godfather or a godmother.

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Gossip 74% connected

A sponsor; a godfather or a godmother.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Gossip 92% connected

A sponsor; a godfather or a godmother.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Newsmonger 92% connected

One who deals in news; one who is active in hearing and telling news.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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