muckrake
muck
ˈmək
mēk
rake
reɪk
reik
British pronunciation
/mˈʌkɹeɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "muckrake"in English

to muckrake
01

to uncover and share information about any wrongdoing, corruption, etc. involving an important or famous person or business

Intransitive
to muckrake definition and meaning
example
Examples
The investigative journalist decided to muckrake and expose the financial mismanagement within a well-known corporation.
The magazine became famous for its commitment to muckraking, uncovering ethical lapses in various influential businesses.
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