CEFR C1

muckraker

noun

Meaning

A person who searches for and publicizes scandalous or sensational information about public figures or organizations, especially in journalism.

Examples

The journalist was known as a fearless muckraker, uncovering corruption in city hall.
Early 20th-century muckrakers played a significant role in social reform movements.

Synonyms: investigator, exposer, whistleblower, informer

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muckraker (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌkˌreɪkər/

Definition

A person who searches for and publicizes scandalous or sensational information about public figures or organizations, especially in journalism.

Examples

The journalist was known as a fearless muckraker, uncovering corruption in city hall.
Early 20th-century muckrakers played a significant role in social reform movements.
Some critics argue that modern tabloids have devolved into mere muckrakers, lacking the journalistic integrity of their predecessors.

How to Use muckraker

muckraker for (prepositional phrase): To be a muckraker for a specific cause or publication. — "He worked as a muckraker for the local newspaper, exposing city council corruption."
muckraker of (prepositional phrase): To be a muckraker of a particular institution or group. — "She became a notorious muckraker of the entertainment industry."

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