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- [muhk-reyk]
- /ˈmʌkˌreɪk/
- /ˈmʌ.kreɪkə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muhk-reyk]
- /ˈmʌkˌreɪk/
Definitions of muckraker word
- verb without object muckraker to search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or the like, especially in politics. 1
- noun muckraker (US) 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
- noun muckraker person who uncovers scandal 1
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Origin of muckraker
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 Muckraker
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muckraker 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
muckraker usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for muckraker
noun muckraker
- doubter — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- complainant — A complainant is a person who starts a court case in a court of law.
- quibbler — an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue.
- caviler — a person who cavils
- censor — If someone in authority censors letters or the media, they officially examine them and cut out any information that is regarded as secret.
Antonyms for muckraker
noun muckraker
- complimenter — a person who compliments
- praiser — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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