noun
- a person who reports wrongdoing, corruption, or illegal activities within an organization to authorities or the public
Examples
- The whistleblower revealed the company’s illegal dumping practices.
- Government employees are protected by law when they act as whistleblowers.
- The whistleblower’s testimony led to a major investigation.
- She became a whistleblower after discovering financial fraud at her workplace.
- The organization fired the whistleblower in retaliation for his report.
- Whistleblowers often face serious personal and professional consequences.