Definition of Whistle-blower

1. Noun. An informant who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it. "The whistleblower was fired for exposing the conditions in mental hospitals"

Exact synonyms: Whistle Blower, Whistleblower
Generic synonyms: Informant, Source

Definition of Whistle-blower

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Whistle-blower

whisperingly
whisperings
whisperously
whispers
whispery
whisps
whiss
whissed
whisses
whissing
whist
whist drive
whisted
whisting
whistle
whistle-blower (current term)
whistle-blowers
whistle-blowing
whistle-stop
whistle-stop tour
whistle-stops
whistle-tip catheter
whistle Dixie
whistle and flute
whistle blow
whistle blower
whistle buoy
whistle in the dark
whistle note
whistle past the graveyard

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