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

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

This would bring the process more into line with "automatic" unfair dismissal cases - where workers have been sacked for reasons such as discrimination and whistleblowing - where financial loss awards are uncapped.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

A former police captain, vice president-elect Edman Lara is known for his humble upbringings and whistleblowing on police corruption.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

A European Union directive established several years ago to better protect workers also requires that companies establish whistleblowing programs to receive reports of wrongdoing or questionable conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 5, 2025