Muckraker (Noun)
Meaning
One who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The politician's opponents hired a muckraker to dig up dirt on her past and use it against her in the election.
- During the scandal, several muckrakers came forward claiming to have evidence of the company's wrongdoing.
- The muckraker's accusations against the mayor were unfounded, but they still managed to do significant damage to his reputation.
- The blogger was known for being a muckraker, always searching for the next big scandal to break.
- After the muckraker's allegations were published, the CEO was forced to resign due to the public outcry.