Synonyms of whistleblower

whistleblower

noun

variants or whistle-blower

as in reporter

a person who provides information about wrongdoing (as of an employer)

There are laws to protect whistleblowers who reveal govermental malfeasance.

Related Words

• reporter
• spy
• informant
• informer
• leaker
• tipster
• discloser
• snitch
• notifier
• stoolie
• rat
• tattletale
• snitcher
• squealer
• tattler
• exposer
• stool pigeon
• betrayer
• canary
• gossiper
• blabbermouth
• deep throat
• snooper
• talebearer
• rat fink
• snoop
• nark
• telltale
• fink
• gossip
• blabber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of whistleblower

That earlier decision addressed concerns from parents, whistleblowers and lawmakers alike. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Nee is a cardiologist and medical whistleblower who is also running as a political outsider. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

This absurdity reached its height in 1978, when journalists and whistleblowers collecting information on state communication networks were put on trial for violating the Official Secrets Act. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

The company directed employees to falsely bill Medicaid for services like peer support, according to the allegations, which stem from a 2023 whistleblower lawsuit filed by three former ARC employees. — Alex Acquisto, ProPublica, 30 July 2026