muckraking
/ˈmʌkˌreɪkɪŋ/
noun
- The activity of searching for and exposing corruption, scandal, or wrongdoing, especially in journalism.
- The newspaper was known for its muckraking and fearless reporting.
- Some critics say muckraking focuses too much on negative stories.
- Muckraking played a key role in cleaning up the city's government.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or involving the exposure of corruption or scandal.
- He wrote a muckraking book about the oil industry.
- The magazine published a muckraking article that shocked the public.
- The muckraking journalist won an award for her investigative series.