whistleblowing

American  

[wis-uhl-bloh-ing] / ˈwɪs əlˌbloʊ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of disclosing corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

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adjective

1. relating to or characterized by disclosures of corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

Example Sentences

A whistleblowing form for staff was introduced but later withdrawn after it was only used once.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Throughout proceedings, Kuppuswamy claimed the allegations against him were a result of his "whistleblowing", linked to performance concerns he raised in relation to another doctor at the hospital.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Victoria Woodall told an employment tribunal she was subjected to a campaign of retaliation by the company after whistleblowing on the man who was later sacked.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Google denies that Woodall was made redundant for whistleblowing, adding that her role was one of 26 across the team and wider department closed, according to its defence.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Before the Shapley-Ziegler whistleblowing, virtually no one knew U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025