Whistleblower

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪsəlˌbloʊər/

Whistleblower (noun)

  1. A person who reports illegal or harmful actions by an organization to the public or authorities.
  2. Someone who gives information about misconduct and may receive legal protection for speaking out.

Examples

  • The whistleblower reported wrongdoing to the authorities.
  • A whistleblower can expose wrongdoing inside a company.