muckraker
/ˈmʌkˌreɪkər/
noun
- A journalist or writer who exposes corruption, scandal, or wrongdoing, especially in politics or business.
- Many people admired the muckraker for revealing the truth about the company's illegal practices.
- The muckraker published a series of articles about government corruption.
- In the early 1900s, muckrakers helped pass laws to improve food safety.
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