ratted

verb

past tense of rat
as in betrayed

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  1. betrayed
  2. exposed
  3. informed
  4. talked
  5. warned
  6. tattled
  7. leaked
  8. blabbed
Verb
  • Rumors abounded that Portman, who has met Cusk and recommended one of her books for her book club, felt betrayed.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For the difficult and dangerous business of selling secrets—the challenge of finding a buyer, the constant fear of getting betrayed or entrapped—BlackNet would do what eBay did for the garage sale.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of betrayed
Verb
  • The Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed just how vulnerable African economies remain to energy shocks.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • After their secondary was exposed in an NFC championship game defeat by the Seattle Seahawks, the Rams traded for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of exposed
Verb
  • Speaking with journalists Friday, presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refused to confirm reports that Kushner and Witkoff would visit Moscow, saying only that the media would be informed if such a meeting took place.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Her mother was mentally ill, and her struggles, particularly after Steinem’s parents broke up, informed her early understanding on women’s rights.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of informed
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  • The voters who crowded into community halls, courthouses and a university lecture hall talked openly about Newsom’s presidential ambitions, even as Democrats try to keep the focus on November’s midterm elections.
    — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Trump talked to Warsh repeatedly, a report publicly backed by several of his aides.
    — Steve Liesman, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of talked
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  • Winter warned that the practice can cause skin irritation, worsen existing cracks on the feet and open small cuts that let bacteria in.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
  • France’s own prime minister has warned that reneging on the national debt would force the country to borrow at exorbitant interest rates, just as the government must turn to the bond market to raise more than $360 billion this year.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of warned
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  • But that’s because Kaegi tattled on himself in 2020, requesting an inspection to make sure a 700 square foot addition was included in his value.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of tattled
Verb
  • In a Bravo first, audio footage from set leaked the night that filming wrapped, triggering an investigation led by the network that found a production staffer liable for the leak.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Definition of leaked
Verb
  • Guests have blabbed that things were definitely awkward during one of the newlyweds’ first dances to an undisclosed song by the celebrity performer, Marc Anthony.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
  • But Cirie ended up telling her husband, and her husband blabbed to Trish.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Definition of blabbed
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“Ratted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratted. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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