English Explanatory Dictionary

muckrake

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A rake for scraping up dung.

verb

To search for and expose corruption or scandal, especially as a form of investigative journalism.

Word forms

muckrake muckrakes muckraking muckraked

Etymology

From muck + rake.

Related words

muckraker

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