Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
divulgence
noun
/dɪˈvʌl.dʒəns/
Definition
The act of making something known or public that was previously secret or private.
Examples
- The divulgence of classified documents caused a major scandal.
- Her divulgence of personal information during the meeting surprised everyone.
- They faced legal consequences for the divulgence of trade secrets.
Meaning
Divulgence refers to the process of revealing information, often sensitive or confidential, to others. It is commonly used in contexts where confidential information is formally shared or released.
Synonyms
- revelation
- disclosure
- leak
- releasing
- announcement
