Cryptic crossword clue
Comparatively sensitive whistleblower’s upset about heartless intimidation 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FINER

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The straight part
We know that "Comparatively sensitive" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case comparatively sensitive = finer.
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What does FINER mean?

FINER adjective
  1. Senses referring to subjective quality.
  2. Senses referring to objective quality.
  3. Behind the batsman and at a small angle to the line between the wickets.
  4. Subtle; thin; tenuous.
FINER noun
  1. One who fines or purifies.

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