N-UNCOUNT (名人)丑闻的传播，丑闻的揭发 If you accuse someone of muck-raking, you are criticizing them for finding and spreading unpleasant or embarrassing information about someone, especially a public figure. (名人)丑闻的传播，丑闻的揭发 [disapproval]
The Prime Minister accused opposition leaders of muck-raking.