MUCKRAKE


Meaning of MUCKRAKE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' m ə k- ˌ r ā k

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: obsolete muckrake, noun, rake for dung

Date: 1910

: to search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business

– muck · rak · er noun

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