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whistleblower

The correct spelling is whistleblower.

How to pronounce whistleblower

noun

Say it like: Wis-tle-blo-wer

The correct spelling is whistleblower. One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer. For example: "We owe it to a small group of brave whistle-blowers that we know about the infractions at all."

Usage Examples

We owe it to a small group of brave whistle-blowers that we know about the infractions at all.

Definition

noun

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

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