| NOUN | person | muckraker, mudslinger | one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage) |
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| Sounds | mah'krey.ker | |
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| Rhymes | acre / Acre ... Zocor: 173 rhymes with ker... | |
| Meaning | One who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage). | |
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| Synonym | mudslinger | |
| Category | politics, political science, government | The study of government of states and other political units |
| Broader | detractor, disparager, depreciator, knocker | One who disparages or belittles the worth of something |
| Verbs | muckrake | explore and expose misconduct and scandals concerning public figures |