squitch

/ˈskwitʃ/ or /ˈskwɪtʃ/ (SQUITCH or SKWITCH)

Definitions

1. verb

to betray or inform on someone, especially in a cowardly or untrustworthy manner.

“The traitor was accused of squitching the rebels to the authorities.”

2. noun

a betrayer or informer, especially one who does so in a cowardly or untrustworthy manner.

“The squitch was caught by the rebels and punished for their treachery.”

Synonyms

  • informer
  • snitch
  • traitor

Antonyms

  • defender
  • protector