Muckrake (Verb)
Meaning
Explore and expose misconduct and scandals concerning public figures; "This reporter was well-known for his muckraking".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The journalist began to muckrake, digging up dirt on politicians with dubious reputations.
- This investigative reporter made a name for herself by muckraking in the finance sector, exposing embezzlement schemes.
- The team of reporters decided to muckrake in local government offices, searching for evidence of bribery or extortion.
- One prominent blogger became famous for muckraking celebrities, often uncovering dark secrets from their past.
- The muckraking of a rival company's affairs was meant to tarnish their public image and give an edge to competitors.