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What is another word for telltale?

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Adjective

Revealing, indicating, or betraying something

Unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else

Noun

A person, especially a child, who reports others' wrongdoings or reveals their secrets

A person who likes talking about other people's private lives

A sign or piece of information that indicates something

A person who talks excessively or indiscreetly

An obvious indication of something, usually unintended

Something, usually a book, that explains the basics of a subject or that provides directions

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Adjective

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Revealing, indicating, or betraying something

symbolizing^US

signalling^UK

symbolising^UK

signaling^US

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“The telltale signs are underweight children, poor academic performance, and health problems.”

Adjective

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Unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else

as plain as the nose on your face

as plain as a pikestaff

standing out like a sore thumb

sticking out like a sore thumb

recognized^US

beyond a shadow of a doubt

recognised^UK

staring one in the face

written all over someone

staring someone in the face

straight from the shoulder

straight-from-the-shoulder

as sure as eggs is eggs

sharply defined

out and out

plain as the nose on your face

in every respect

de facto

no strings attached

easily understandable

easily distinguishable

readily comprehensible

beyond the shadow of a doubt

staring you in the face

beyond a shadow of doubt

publicized^US

there are no two ways about it

what you see is what you get

publicised^UK

right under your nose

saying what one thinks

straight-shooting

calling spade a spade

plain-spoken

up front

bare-faced

laying it on the line

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Noun

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A person, especially a child, who reports others' wrongdoings or reveals their secrets

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“I didn't want to be a telltale so I kept quiet.”

Noun

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A person who likes talking about other people's private lives

destroyer of reputations

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Noun

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A sign or piece of information that indicates something

rumor^US

confidential information

handwriting on the wall

red light

secret information

information received

a few words of wisdom

gauge^UK

rumour^UK

gage^US

sign of things to come

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Noun

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A person who talks excessively or indiscreetly

Noun

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An obvious indication of something, usually unintended

unintentional disclosure

Noun

Something, usually a book, that explains the basics of a subject or that provides directions

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