muckraking

[US]/ˈmʌk.reɪ.kɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈmʌk.reɪ.kɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the present participle of muckrake, meaning to collect and expose scandals, especially among celebrities
n.the act of searching for and spreading scandals about famous people
Word Forms
Pluralmuckrakings

Phrases & Collocations

muckraking journalism

muckraking expose

muckraking report

muckraking stories

muckraking articles

muckraking investigation

muckraking techniques

muckraking practices

muckraking tradition

muckraking activists

Example Sentences

the journalist is known for his muckraking style.

muckraking can lead to significant social change.

her muckraking articles exposed corruption in the government.

muckraking journalism often uncovers hidden truths.

many muckraking reporters have faced backlash.

the book is a collection of muckraking essays.

muckraking can sometimes be seen as controversial.

he earned a reputation for muckraking in his early career.

muckraking has a long history in american journalism.

her muckraking investigation revealed the truth behind the scandal.

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