Moderate as in tattle To inform on or report someone, typically for wrongdoing; often used in the sense of revealing someone's actions to an authority figure. Clear All
4 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Tell On'
Billy decided to tell on his classmate who was cheating on the test.
Sarah felt it was her duty to tell on the company's unethical practices.
Rachel decided to tell on her co-worker for consistently arriving late to the office.
Alex felt conflicted about whether to tell on his roommate for violating the dormitory rules.
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