muckraking

Meanings

• noun

  The practice of investigative journalism that exposes corruption, dishonesty, or other forms of misconduct in public or private life.

  - "The muckraking journalist's investigation led to the resignation of several high-ranking officials."
  - "The book is a classic example of muckraking journalism from the early 20th century."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with muckraking
hacking , raking , baking

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Variants

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muckrake , muckraked , muckraker , muckrakers , muckrakes , muckraking

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Forms

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muckrakers, muckrakingly, muckraked

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Etymology

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Originally referred to journalists who 'raked muck' by digging up dirt and exposing scandals.

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Trivia

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1. Muckraking journalism gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with notable figures such as Ida Tarbell and Upton Sinclair.

2. The term 'muckraker' was popularized by President Theodore Roosevelt, who used it to criticize investigative journalists in a speech in 1906.

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Related Concepts

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1. Investigative Journalism: A journalistic genre that involves the use of factual reports to investigate and expose wrongdoing, often through in-depth research and interviews.

2. Expose: A publication or broadcast that reveals previously hidden or unknown information, often with the intention of causing scandal or promoting reform.

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Culture

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Muckraking played a significant role in shaping American politics and public opinion during the Progressive Era. It often focused on exposing corruption in business and politics, leading to reforms and increased transparency.

How to Memorize "muckraking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a journalist digging up dirt in a garden, uncovering hidden secrets and exposing corruption.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with investigative journalism and the uncovering of hidden truths.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MUCK' to remember the meaning: 'M' for muck (as in dirt), 'U' for uncovering, 'C' for corruption, and 'K' for exposing.

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