What is another word for informant?
Pronunciation: [ɪnfˈɔːmənt] (IPA) 
An informant is someone who provides information to a person or organization. Synonyms for the word informant include tipster, spy, snitch, whistle-blower, informer, source, mole, infiltrator, collaborator, and tattletale. A tipster can provide valuable information anonymously, while a spy may work for a government agency or intelligence organization. A snitch is someone who provides information to the authorities, often in exchange for leniency. A whistle-blower is someone who exposes wrongdoing in an organization. An informer typically provides information to the police or other authorities. A mole is someone who is planted in an organization to gather information. An infiltrator is someone who joins an organization to gather information. A collaborator is someone who works with an organization to provide information. A tattletale is someone who provides information, often for personal gain or to get someone in trouble.
