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Vocabulary Entry
nark
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who reveals secrets or informs on others, particularly to law enforcement.
Example Sentences
"He was labeled a nark after he reported his friends to the police."
"The group was wary of new members, fearing one might be a nark."
"In the gritty underworld, trusting a nark can lead to dangerous consequences."
V
verb
To inform on someone, usually in a negative or secretive manner.
Example Sentences
"She plans to nark on him if he doesn't return her money."
"It's a betrayal to nark on your colleagues."
"He felt guilty for deciding to nark to the authorities."
A
adjective
Describing something that is related to informing or betraying trust, typically in a covert manner.
Example Sentences
"They had a nark attitude towards loyalty, always choosing betrayal over friendship."
"His nark behavior made him an outcast among the group."
"That discussion had a nark undertone, revealing more than just casual conversation."