Definition of Whistleblower

a person who informs a higher power that an organization is doing things that are illegal

Examples of Whistleblower in a sentence

The whistleblower reported his employer to the state after he violated several overtime laws.  🔊

Because the whistleblower knew that his coworkers were stealing money from the company, he conveyed the information to higherups.  🔊

A whistleblower sent an anonymous note to the governor to let him know that the town mayor was involved in illegal activities.  🔊

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