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- [muhk-reyk]
- /ˈmʌkˌreɪk/
- /ˈmə.ˌkrek/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muhk-reyk]
- /ˈmʌkˌreɪk/
Definitions of muckrake word
- verb without object muckrake to search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or the like, especially in politics. 1
- intransitive verb muckrake seek to uncover scandal 1
- noun muckrake an agricultural rake for spreading manure 0
- verb muckrake to seek out and expose scandal, esp concerning public figures 0
- intransitive verb muckrake to search for and publicize, as in newspapers, any real or alleged corruption or scandal by public figures, esp. politicians 0
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Origin of muckrake
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; obsolete muck rake a rake for use on muck or dung. See muck, rake1
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Parts of speech for Muckrake
noun
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preposition
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muckrake popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
muckrake usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for muckrake
verb muckrake
- stump — the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed.
- lobby — an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.
- barnstorm — When people such as politicians or performers barnstorm, they travel around the country making speeches or giving shows.
- run — execution
- contest — A contest is a competition or game in which people try to win.
Antonyms for muckrake
verb muckrake
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- reply — followup
- forget — to cease or fail to remember; be unable to recall: to forget someone's name.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
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