whistle-blower

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whistle-blower noun

One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.“We owe it to a small group of brave whistle-blowers that we know about the infractions at all.”

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informant informer insider source drop whistle blower whistleblower whisperer whistler truther leaker confidential informant delator reporter divulger scandalizer

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