bearer of bad news

noun

One who informs someone else of bad news.

Meanings

nounbearer of bad news (plural bearers of bad news)

plural bearers of bad news

  1. set phraseOne who informs someone else of bad news.

    Synonyms: bird of ill omen

Synonyms & antonyms

nounOne who informs someone else of bad news.

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Chicago

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