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- [muhk-reyk]
- /ˈmʌkˌreɪk/
- /ˈmʌkˌreɪ.kɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muhk-reyk]
- /ˈmʌkˌreɪk/
Definitions of muckraking word
- verb without object muckraking to search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or the like, especially in politics. 1
- noun muckraking The action of searching out and publicizing scandalous information about famous people in an underhanded way. 1
- noun muckraking exposing scandal 1
- uncountable noun muckraking If you accuse someone of muckraking, you are criticizing them for finding and spreading unpleasant or embarrassing information about someone, especially a public figure. 0
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Origin of muckraking
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 Muckraking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
muckraking 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.
muckraking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for muckraking
noun muckraking
- harm — a U.S. air-to-surface missile designed to detect and destroy radar sites by homing on their emissions.
- aspersion — a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
- denigration — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
- slam — the winning or bidding of all the tricks or all the tricks but one in a deal. Compare grand slam (def 1), little slam.
- scandal — a disgraceful or discreditable action, circumstance, etc.
verb muckraking
- 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 muckraking
noun muckraking
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
verb muckraking
- 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.
Top questions with muckraking
- what is muckraking?
- what issues did muckraking journalists concentrate on?
- what was muckraking?
- muckraking journalist who exposed the terrible conditions?
- what is muckraking journalism?
- what does muckraking mean?
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