Definition of Muckraker

1. Noun. One who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage).

Exact synonyms: Mudslinger
Category relationships: Government, Political Science, Politics
Generic synonyms: Depreciator, Detractor, Disparager, Knocker
Derivative terms: Muckrake

Definition of Muckraker

1. Noun. (American English) One who investigates and exposes issues of corruption that often violate widely held values; e.g. one who exposes political corruption or the poor conditions in prisons. ¹

2. Noun. (British) A sensationalist, scandal-mongering journalist, one who is not driven by any social principles. ¹

3. Noun. (US historical) One of a group of American investigative reporters, novelists and critics of the Progressive Era (the 1890s to the 1920s) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Muckraker

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Muckraker

mucking in
mucking up
muckland
mucklands
muckle
muckled
muckles
muckling
muckluck
mucklucks
muckmidden
muckmiddens
muckology
muckrake
muckraked
muckraker (current term)
muckrakers
muckrakes
muckraking
mucks
mucks in
mucks up
muckspreader
muckspreaders
mucksy
muckworms
mucky pup
mucky pups

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