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whistleblower

UK
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbloʊ.ɚ/

Translations

whistleblowernoun
whistleblowers
pl
UK
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbloʊ.ɚ/
The whistleblower revealed the company's illegal activities.
Информатор раскрыл незаконную деятельность компании.
The whistleblower was protected under the new law.
Доносчик был защищен новым законом.
Additional translations
осведомитель
разоблачитель
Synonyms
tipster
whistle-blower
leaker
snitch
reporter
informant
whistlebloweradjective
UK
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbloʊ.ɚ/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "whistleblower policy").

Definitions

whistleblowernoun
A person who exposes or reports illegal, unethical, or otherwise wrongful activity within an organization to the authorities, the media, or the public.
The whistleblower provided crucial evidence that triggered the investigation into the company's fraudulent practices.
An insider, especially an employee, who raises concerns about misconduct occurring in their own organization.
After filing the complaint about safety violations, the whistleblower was placed on administrative leave.
whistlebloweradjective
Relating to whistleblowers or the act of whistleblowing.
The firm introduced new whistleblower protections to encourage employees to speak up.
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