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whistleblower

noun

One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.

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Word length
13
Starts with
W
Ends with
R
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
24
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.

    “We owe it to a small group of brave whistle-blowers that we know about the infractions at all.”

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We owe it to a small group of brave whistle-blowers that we know about the infractions at all.
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