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Snowden

Definition:

Snowden refers to a person, specifically Edward Snowden, who is an American whistleblower and former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor. Snowden is known for disclosing classified information about the surveillance programs used by the NSA.

Sense 1: Noun

1.1 - A person who exposes secret information or unethical practices of an organization.

1.2 - Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who exposed the agency's surveillance programs.

Sense 2: Verb

2.1 - To disclose secret or classified information, especially related to illegal or unethical practices.

2.2 - To expose the truth about a controversial matter.

Usage Example:

Noun:

1. The brave whistleblower became a Snowden by revealing the corrupt practices of the company.

Verb:

1. The journalist decided to Snowden the government's hidden surveillance operations.
2. Jane Snowdened her company's fraudulent accounting practices, leading to an investigation.

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