Definition of deep throat
: an informant who divulges damaging information under cover of anonymity
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Synonyms for deep throat
Synonyms
- betrayer,
- canary
- [slang],
- fink,
- informant,
- informer,
- nark
- [British],
- rat,
- rat fink,
- snitch,
- snitcher,
- squealer,
- stool pigeon,
- stoolie,
- talebearer,
- tattler,
- tattletale,
- telltale,
- whistle-blower
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“Deep throat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20throat. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of deep throat was in 1973
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