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whistle-blower

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whis·​tle-blow·​er | \ ˈhwi-səl-ˌblō-ər How to pronounce whistle-blower (audio) , ˈwi-\

Definition of whistle-blower

: one who reveals something covert or who informs against another pledges to protect whistle-blowers who fear reprisals — Wall Street Jour.
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whistle-blowing \ ˈhwi-​səl-​ˌblō-​iŋ How to pronounce whistle-blowing (audio) , ˈwi-​ \ noun

First Known Use of whistle-blower

1970, in the meaning defined above

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whistle-blower

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English Language Learners Definition of whistle-blower

: a person who tells police, reporters, etc., about something (such as a crime) that has been kept secret

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whistleblower

noun
whis·​tle·​blow·​er | \ ˈhwi-səl-ˌblō-ər\

Legal Definition of whistleblower

: an employee who brings wrongdoing by an employer or other employees to the attention of a government or law enforcement agency and who is commonly vested by statute with rights and remedies for retaliation — compare qui tam action

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whistleblowing \ -​iŋ \ noun

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