leaker

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die vertrauliche oder sensible Informationen heimlich an die Öffentlichkeit oder an eine unbefugte Stelle weitergibt.

A noun referring to a person who secretly discloses confidential or sensitive information to the public or to an unauthorized party.

1. Secret InformantB2informal

   A person who secretly reveals confidential or sensitive information to the public or to unauthorized individuals.

   Informant

   • The leaker provided classified documents to the journalist.
   • Government officials are trying to identify the leaker within the agency.
   • The leaker's identity remains unknown to the public.

   Synonymeinformantinformersnitchsourcetipsterwhistleblower

   Antonymeguardiankeepersecreter