Pronunciation: /ˈliːkər/
noun a person who leaks information, especially secret or classified information
A1 The leaker of secrets was caught by the police.
A2 The company fired the leaker for sharing confidential information with competitors.
B1 The journalist was accused of being a leaker by the government.
B2 The whistleblower was hailed as a hero by some and denounced as a leaker by others.
C1 The leaker's identity was finally revealed after months of investigation.
C2 The leaker's actions had far-reaching consequences for national security.
formal The company launched an investigation to identify the leaker of confidential information.
informal I heard there's a leaker in the office who's been sharing gossip with everyone.
slang That leaker is always spilling the tea on everyone's business.
figurative The journalist was hailed as a hero for being a leaker of important government secrets.
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