whistleblower
Translation
whistleblower
Examples
The whistleblower revealed the company's secret plans.
The whistleblower revealed the company's secret plans.
Grammar Patterns
a whistleblower The whistleblower revealed the company's secret plans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: informant, leaker, reporter
Etymology
A compound of 'whistle' + 'blower'. It comes from the metaphor of 'blowing the whistle' to stop foul play, like a referee.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who 'blows a whistle' to call attention to wrongdoing inside an organization, just like a referee.