Word: muckrakes
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: muck
rakes
Definition: Third-person singular of muckrake; explore and expose misconduct and scandals concerning public figures
Morphemes:
Affix: muck
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To manure with muck.
Affix: rake
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: Followed by up: to bring up or uncover (something), as embarrassing information, past misdeeds, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: raken
Language: enm
Decoded: raken
Meaning: to go, proceed; to move quickly, hasten, rush; to roam, wander
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs