divulgence

/dɪˈvʌldʒəns/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or an instance of revealing or disclosing confidential or private information.

“The journalist’s divulgence of the company’s financial struggles led to a decline in stock prices.”

2. noun

A disclosure or revelation of information, especially one that is considered to be confidential or private.

“The government’s divulgence of the secret documents sparked a national debate about transparency and accountability.”

3. noun

A revealing or disclosing of information, especially one that is considered to be confidential or private.

“The scientist’s divulgence of the new discovery was met with excitement and curiosity from the research community.”

Synonyms

  • disclosure
  • exposure
  • outing
  • revelation

Antonyms

  • confidentiality
  • privacy
  • seclusion
  • secrecy