nark

The word “nark” has 1 syllable: nark

It's pronounced as /nɑrk/


What is synonym and antonym for nark?

In the thesaurus, “nark” has 17 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nark along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nark

  • agent
  • announcer
  • annoy
  • bother
  • bug
  • canary
  • informant
  • informer
  • irritate
  • persecute
  • police officer
  • private eye
  • private investigator
  • prosecutor
  • reporter
  • sleuth
  • spy

Antonyms for nark

  • appease
  • conciliate
  • delight
  • gratify
  • oblige
  • pacify
  • placate
  • please
  • satisfy

Meanings of nark

  • noun
    1. A police spy or informer.
    2. An unpleasant person, especially one who makes things difficult for others.
    3. A narcotics squad police officer.
    4. A narcissist.
    5. A police spy or informer.
    6. An unpleasant person, especially one who makes things difficult for others.
  • verb
    1. To watch; to observe.
    2. To serve or behave as a spy or informer.
    3. To annoy or irritate.
    4. To complain.
    5. (often imperative) To stop.

Example Sentences

  • The informant decided to nark on the illegal activities happening in the neighborhood.
  • He warned his friend not to nark on their plans to surprise the group.
  • The witness refused to nark on the suspect, fearing retaliation.
  • The teacher encouraged students to speak up about bullying but not to nark for trivial reasons.
  • The detective relied on the help of a trustworthy nark to gather information on the criminal gang.

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