The witness was outed before a subpoena could be issued.The guy was offed when we found him.
outed
Having had some confidential or secret information about one's identity revealed to the public. Used especially in reference to one's homosexuality. I was outed in high school by a guy I thought I was good friends with. It taught me early on not to trust anyone blindly.The woman was outed as a Russian spy trying to infiltrate the CIA.
outed
1. and offedmod. dead; killed. The witness was offed before a subpoena could be issued.
2. mod. having had one’s homosexual identity made public. (Not prenominal.) Yes, he’s outed, but he hasn’t told his parents.