verb (used without object), muck·raked, muck·rak·ing.
to search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or the like, especially in politics.
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muckrake (ˈmʌkˌreɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an agricultural rake for spreading manure |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (intr) to seek out and expose scandal, esp concerning public figures |
| 'muckraker | |
| —n | |
| 'muckraking | |
| —n | |
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