Muckraking (Noun)
Meaning
The exposure of scandal (especially about public figures).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The investigative journalist was known for her muckraking style, revealing deep-seated corruption in the government.
- His muckraking book exposed the dark underbelly of the city's wealthy elite.
- The website's muckraking efforts led to the resignation of several high-ranking officials.
- She began her career as a small-town reporter but soon made a name for herself with her muckraking articles on local politics.
- The magazine's muckraking piece on the celebrities' tax evasion sparked a heated public debate.