muckraking
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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) | |
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| 1. | an agricultural rake for spreading manure |
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| 2. | (intr) to seek out and expose scandal, esp concerning public figures |
| 'muckraker | |
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| 'muckraking | |
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| muckrake (ˈmʌkˌreɪk) | |
| —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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Example sentences
Three prominent muckraking journalists have received jail sentences for slander, and dozens of other writers face similar charges.
Her posts are short, snappy, and muckraking to boot.
To those not mired in partisan muckraking, clean energy still seems awfully important.
The central government has been cautiously encouraging a sudden burst in food safety muckraking.
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