Videodelation

The word delation describes the formal or informal act of informing against someone or accusing them of wrongdoing. Often associated with secret reports and institutionalized systems of mistrust, this term carries a strong connotation of betrayal and serious consequences for those involved. In this lesson, we explore the nuances of delation, including its verb form delate and the noun for the informer, the delator. We also cover related idioms like blowing the whistle and phrasal verbs such as turning someone in. Watch the lesson to master this sophisticated vocabulary for describing accusations and reporting.