muck-raking

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Definition of muck-raking in English English dictionary: disapproval If you accuse someone of muck-raking, you are criticizing them for finding and spreading unpleasant or embarrassing information about someone, especially a public figure. The Prime Minister accused opposition leaders of muck-raking
muck rake: See Muckrake, v
muck rake: below
muck rake: A rake for scraping up muck or dung
muckraking: One who muckrakes, who seeks to expose corruption (especially a journalist)
muckraking: the exposure of scandal (especially about public figures)
muckraking: defamation, slander, libel
muckraking: the practice of telling or writing unpleasant and perhaps untrue stories about people's private lives, especially famous people
muckraking: present participle of muckrake

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