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Definition of Talebearer
1. Noun. Someone who gossips indiscreetly.
Generic synonyms: Gossip, Gossiper, Gossipmonger, Newsmonger, Rumormonger, Rumourmonger
Derivative terms: Tattle, Telltale
Definition of Talebearer
1. n. One who officiously tells tales; one who impertinently or maliciously communicates intelligence, scandal, etc., and makes mischief.
Definition of Talebearer
1. Noun. An indiscreet person who spreads gossip. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Talebearer
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Talebearer
Literary usage of Talebearer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Laws from heaven for life on earth: illustrations of the Book of proverbs by William Arnot (1857)
"A talebearer " A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit
... The true antithesis to the talebearer is a " faithful spirit. ..."
2. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Proverbs by Crawford Howell Toy (1899)
"On talebearer see i88. — 21. Virtual comparison, quaternary. The rendering charcoal
accords with the term wood (that is, in each member fuel is mentioned), ..."
3. The Humanity, Benevolence and Charity Legislation of the Pentateuch and the by Maurice Fluegel (1908)
""Thou Shalt Be No talebearer." Another negative, ethical lesson of humanity is
II M., 23.1: "Thou shalt not carry around false rumors, be no talebearer,1 ..."
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