muckraker

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Noun muckraker has 1 sense

muckraker, mudslinger - one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage)
--₁ is a kind of detractor, disparager, depreciator, knocker

Derived form: verb muckrake₁

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Muckraker

Description:

A muckraker refers to a journalist or writer who investigates and exposes corruption, misconduct, or scandals in society, particularly in politics or business. Muckrakers aim to hold those in power accountable and bring about positive change through their investigative reporting.

Examples:

Noun - Popular Usage:

The muckraker published an insightful article uncovering widespread financial fraud within the political system.

Noun - Local Usage:

In our town, the local muckraker relentlessly investigates and unveils cases of mistreatment of city funds.

Verb - Popular Usage:

She decided to muckrake the mayor's alleged involvement in a bribery scandal by conducting in-depth interviews with witnesses.

Verb - Local Usage:

They muckrake regularly, exposing environmental hazards in our area that are affecting the health of the local community.