muckraking

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A noun referring to the activity of searching for and exposing scandals, especially involving public figures or institutions.

• 🇩🇪Tätigkeit des Aufdeckens von Skandalen, insbesondere durch investigativen Journalismus, der im Privatleben oder in den Angelegenheiten öffentlicher Personen und Institutionen nach Missständen gräbt.

1. Exposure of scandal C1 formal

   The practice of searching for and exposing real or alleged corruption, scandal, or wrongdoing, especially in politics or business.

   • The journalist was known for his relentless muckraking against corrupt officials.
   • Muckraking often leads to public outrage and political reforms.
   • The newspaper's muckraking uncovered a major financial scandal.

   🇩🇪Aufdeckung von Skandalen

   Synonyme: scandalmongering

• muckrakings plural form
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• muckraking's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the act of searching for and exposing scandalous or corrupt information, especially in politics or business.

• 🇩🇪Übertragen verwendet für das Aufdecken von Skandalen oder Korruption, besonders in Politik und Wirtschaft, oft mit dem Nebenton sensationslüsterner oder skrupelloser Enthüllung. Bezeichnet auch das beharrliche Nachforschen in privaten oder dubiosen Angelegenheiten.

1. Expose misconduct C1 formal american

   To search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or other wrongdoing, especially by public figures.

   • The journalist spent years muckraking in the city's political circles.
   • Investigative reporters often muckrake to uncover corporate fraud.
   • He was known for muckraking against corrupt officials.

   🇩🇪Missstände aufdecken

   Synonyme: dig upexposeinvestigaterevealuncover

• muckraked past participle
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• muckraking present participle
• muckrakes third person singular