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.

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whistleblowing

While he acknowledges that whistleblowing about abuses is honorable and necessary, he condemns the tactics of many opponents of psychiatric treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

What’s chilling about these interviews is how they don’t feel like whistleblowing but rather a fact-finding inquiry with available explainers who betray little affect or remorse, even when the topic of personal doubt arises.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

He added the investigation "established serious failings in the governance standards and in following processes, most worryingly in the handling of whistleblowing reports. These were serious failures that should never have been allowed to happen."

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

It was only after she filed a whistleblowing report to the chain's senior management that he was suspended.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

Narratively and logistically, Daniel’s whistleblowing escape limps along with a lack of suspense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

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