culverineer

/kʌlvəˈriːnɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, typically a spy or informer, who provides information to an authority, especially in a covert or deceitful manner.

“The spy was revealed to be a skilled culverineer, feeding sensitive information to the enemy.”

Synonyms

  • informer
  • sneak
  • tattletale

Antonyms

  • defector
  • whistleblower