whistle blower

• Personne qui révèle des informations secrètes ou des activités illégales, contraires à l'éthique ou incorrectes au sein d'une organisation privée ou publique, souvent au prix d'un risque personnel important.

A person who exposes secretive information or activity within a private or public organization that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct, often at great personal risk.

1. Person who exposes wrongdoingB2formal

   A person who informs on a person or organization engaged in an illicit activity, especially within an organization.

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   • The whistleblower revealed the company's illegal dumping practices.
   • She became a whistleblower after witnessing fraud in the accounting department.
   • Whistleblowers often face retaliation for speaking out.