whistleblower
Translation
whistleblower
Examples
The whistleblower revealed the company's illegal activities.
The whistleblower revealed the company's illegal activities.
Grammar Patterns
a whistleblower a person who exposes misconduct The whistleblower contacted the press.
Similar Words
informant, informer
Etymology
From 'whistle' + 'blower'. Someone who 'blows the whistle' on wrongdoing, like a referee stopping a game.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone literally blowing a whistle to draw attention to a secret or wrongdoing.