Visual meaning of 'ratted'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of ratted: (usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.

verb

(usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.

"He is going to rat us out!"

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Visual illustration of ratted: To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.

verb

To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.

""Even though the union was on strike for better pay, John ratted and went to work anyway." "

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Visual illustration of ratted: (of a dog, etc.) To kill rats.

verb

(of a dog, etc.) To kill rats.

"The terrier ratted several dozen rats in the farmer's field. "

animal biology nature

Visual illustration of ratted: To scratch or score.

verb

To scratch or score.

"He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife."

Visual illustration of ratted: To tear, rip, rend.

verb

To tear, rip, rend.

"Ratted to shreds."

Visual illustration of ratted: Damn, drat, blast; used in oaths.

verb

Damn, drat, blast; used in oaths.

""Ratted, I forgot my lunch at home again!" "

curse exclamation language

Visual illustration of ratted: Intoxicated

adjective

Intoxicated

"The student looked ratted after staying up all night studying for the exam. "

drink condition