muckrake

[US]/ˈmʌk.reɪk/
[UK]/ˈmʌk.reɪk/

Translation

vi.to seek out and expose scandal
vt.to expose scandal
n.the act of exposing scandal; a rake used for compost
Word Forms
Third Person Singularmuckrakes
Present Participlemuckraking
Past Tensemuckraked
Past Participlemuckraked

Phrases & Collocations

muckrake journalism

muckrake politics

muckrake stories

muckrake scandals

muckrake media

muckrake investigation

muckrake reporting

muckrake exposes

muckrake writers

muckrake ethics

Example Sentences

journalists often muckrake to uncover hidden truths.

he was known to muckrake about political corruption.

many believe that muckraking is essential for democracy.

she decided to muckrake in her latest article.

his muckraking efforts led to significant reforms.

they accused the reporter of muckraking for sensationalism.

muckraking can sometimes damage reputations unfairly.

she has a talent for muckraking and investigative journalism.

the muckrake movement gained momentum in the early 20th century.

to muckrake effectively, one must research thoroughly.

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