muck
rake
Third Person
muckrakes
Present Participle
muckraking
Past Tense
muckraked
Past Participle
muckraked
1
to uncover and share information about any wrongdoing, corruption, etc. involving an important or famous person or business
- 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.
- The reporter's decision to muckrake against political corruption led to significant public awareness and calls for reform.
- The documentary aimed to muckrake by revealing environmental violations committed by a prominent industry figure.