uncoverer
One who exposes
An uncoverer is someone who reveals or brings to light what was hidden: an uncoverer of secrets, an uncoverer of fraud.
The word is straightforward but uncommon—investigator, exposer, or discoverer usually serve the same purpose with more natural rhythm.
One who uncovers hidden things
- whistleblowerInsider who reports misconduct
- informantOne who provides intelligence
- leakerOne who discloses secrets
- truth-tellerOne who speaks accurately
disclosure · exposure · unveiling · unmasking · revelation · secret · scandal · conspiracy
Professional crime investigator
- sleuthPrivate investigator
- inspectorOfficial quality checker
- researcherOne who studies systematically
- journalistNews profession practitioner
whistleblower · analyst · examiner · auditor · prosecutor · probing · evidence · clues
One who investigates unfamiliar regions
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- archaeologistOne who excavates antiquities
- excavatorMachine that digs earth
- finderOne who locates
seeker · researcher · prospector · detective · scout · unearthed · artifact · treasure
exposer
One who uncovers hidden things
- whistleblowerInsider who reports misconduct
- informantOne who provides intelligence
- leakerOne who discloses secrets
truth-teller · disclosure · exposure · unveiling · unmasking · revelation · secret · scandal · conspiracy · hidden
detective
Professional crime investigator
- sleuthPrivate investigator
- inspectorOfficial quality checker
- researcherOne who studies systematically
journalist · whistleblower · analyst · examiner · auditor · prosecutor · probing · evidence · clues · forensics
explorer
One who investigates unfamiliar regions
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- archaeologistOne who excavates antiquities
- excavatorMachine that digs earth
finder · seeker · researcher · prospector · detective · scout · unearthed · artifact · treasure · relic
uncovererconcealer
Cosmetic for hiding flaws
hider · suppressor · obscurer · coverer · obfuscator