informing

(noun) to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors). Synonyms: ratting.

(noun) a speech act that conveys information. Synonyms: making known.

(verb) impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to. Synonyms: inform. Example: "I informed him of his rights."

(verb) give character or essence to. Synonyms: inform. Example: "The principles that inform modern teaching."

(verb) act as an informer. Synonyms: inform. Example: "She had informed on her own parents for years."