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Definition of Tell on
1. Verb. Give away information about somebody. "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"
Exact synonyms: Betray, Denounce, Give Away, Grass, Rat, Shit, Shop, Snitch, Stag
Generic synonyms: Inform
Specialized synonyms: Sell Out
Derivative terms: Betrayer, Rat, Ratter, Ratting, Shit, Shit, Snitch, Snitcher
Generic synonyms: Inform
Specialized synonyms: Sell Out
Derivative terms: Betrayer, Rat, Ratter, Ratting, Shit, Shit, Snitch, Snitcher
2. Verb. Produce an effect or strain on somebody. "Each step told on his tired legs"