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whistleblower
[ wis-uhl-bloh-er, hwis- ]
noun
- a person who informs on another or makes public disclosure of corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information, especially within an organization.
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Other Words From
- whis·tle·blow·ing whis·tle-blow·ing noun adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of whistleblower1
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Example Sentences
Zaid said he was disappointed by the ruling in the whistleblower case.
Since being outed by Wakefield as the so-called “CDC whistleblower,” Dr. Thompson has issued a statement through his lawyer.
What does seem clear is that Dr. Thompson had no intention of being a whistleblower in the first place.
“This is what your bosses, the executives, are being evaluated for,” the whistleblower said.
But while UConn is treating Holt as a whistleblower, it appears her sorority sisters are treating her as a traitor.
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