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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, now under a new chief executive, accepts whistleblowing procedures fell short and has apologised to staff who didn't feel "listened to".

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

The tech giant denies retaliating against Woodall and argues she became "paranoid" after whistleblowing and began to view normal business activities as "sinister".

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 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

Workers raised a series of "serious and escalating concerns" in a whistleblowing complaint submitted to the Charity Commission.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025