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MUCKRAKER Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word muckraker. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word muckraker. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MUCKRAKER

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critic
nounn
noun

• a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

• anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something

• someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments

detective
nounn
noun

• a police officer who investigates crimes

• an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public

expositor
nounn
noun

• a person who explains

investigator
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

• someone who investigates

• a police officer who investigates crimes

journalist
nounn
noun

• a writer for newspapers and magazines

• someone who keeps a diary or journal

reporter
nounn
noun

• a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

seeker
nounn
noun

• someone making a search or inquiry

• a missile equipped with a device that is attracted toward some kind of emission (heat or light or sound or radio waves)

sleuth
nounn
noun

• a detective who follows a trail

verb

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

spy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

• a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people

verb

• catch sight of

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

• catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

• secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage

mudslinger
verb, nounv, n
noun

• one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage)

Best Hypernyms For MUCKRAKER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for muckraker, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
depreciator detractor disparager knocker

Alternatives for CRITIC

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