Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun stool_pigeon

2 senses of stool pigeon

Sense 1
fink, snitch, snitcher, stoolpigeon, stool pigeon, stoolie, sneak, sneaker, canary -- (someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police)
       => informer, betrayer, rat, squealer, blabber -- (one who reveals confidential information in return for money)

Sense 2
stool pigeon -- (a dummy pigeon used to decoy others)
       => bait, decoy, lure -- (something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed)