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muckraker

/mʌkrˈreɪkər/ noun · British & US
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What does muckraker mean?

noun

A person who investigates and exposes corruption, scandal, or malpractice, especially in politics or business. A person who searches for and exposes dirt or scandal.

Example

"The journalist was known as a muckraker for her investigative reporting on government corruption."

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