Word: muckraking
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: muck
ra
king
Definition: Present participle 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: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.