exposé
Journalist's damning disclosure
An exposé is a piece of journalism or other reporting that reveals something discreditable or scandalous—corruption, abuse, fraud, or other wrongdoing that powerful people wanted hidden.
The word implies investigative work that brings secrets to light: The newspaper's exposé of the senator's financial dealings ended his career.
The accent distinguishes it from the verb expose.
Devoted to examination
- reporterOne who gathers news
- journalistNews profession practitioner
- correspondentJournalist covering distant events
- scoopFirst-reported story
headline · byline · newsroom · publication · tabloid · documentary · broadcast · feature
Insider who reports misconduct
- leakEscape through a breach
- informantOne who provides intelligence
- insiderOne with confidential access
- sourcePoint of origin
tipster · truth-teller · watchdog · accountability · retaliation · protection · courage · testimony
Reveal what's hidden
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- unmaskingRevealing what's hidden
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
divulgence · truth · discovery · transparency · confession · admission · bombshell · smoking gun
Thorough examination or tool
- inquiryRequest for information
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- auditFormal accounts examination
inspection · forensics · evidence · documents · sources · deep dive · fact-checking · corroboration
Dishonest abuse of power
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- cover-upHiding wrongdoing from public
- misconductImproper professional behavior
- malfeasanceUnlawful act by officeholder
abuse · wrongdoing · bribery · embezzlement · nepotism · sleaze · kickback · payola
Fierce moral indignation
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- resignationVoluntary relinquishment of position
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
prosecution · reform · apology · denial · damage control · public outcry · reckoning · downfall
investigative
Devoted to examination
- reporterOne who gathers news
- journalistNews profession practitioner
- correspondentJournalist covering distant events
scoop · headline · byline · newsroom · publication · tabloid · documentary · broadcast · feature · story
whistleblower
Insider who reports misconduct
- leakEscape through a breach
- informantOne who provides intelligence
- insiderOne with confidential access
source · tipster · truth-teller · watchdog · accountability · retaliation · protection · courage · testimony · classified
uncover
Reveal what's hidden
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- unmaskingRevealing what's hidden
revelation · divulgence · truth · discovery · transparency · confession · admission · bombshell · smoking gun · damning
probe
Thorough examination or tool
- inquiryRequest for information
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
audit · inspection · forensics · evidence · documents · sources · deep dive · fact-checking · corroboration · trail
corruption
Dishonest abuse of power
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- cover-upHiding wrongdoing from public
- misconductImproper professional behavior
malfeasance · abuse · wrongdoing · bribery · embezzlement · nepotism · sleaze · kickback · payola · deception
outrage
Fierce moral indignation
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- resignationVoluntary relinquishment of position
indictment · prosecution · reform · apology · denial · damage control · public outcry · reckoning · downfall · disgrace
- scandalsscandal, controversy, coverup, cover-up, disgrace
- journalismreporters, interview, editors, student editors, school paper
- writingsessay, essays, article, articles, stories
- magazine contentarticle, editorial, feature, photoshoot, profile
- scandalscandal, infamy, disgrace, coverup, cover-up
- tabloidsNational Enquirer, TMZ, Daily Mail, People, Globe
exposécover-up
Hiding wrongdoing from public
concealment · suppression · secret · secrecy · cover
exposécover-up
Hiding wrongdoing from public
censorship · gag order · suppression · media blackout · redaction
exposécover-up
Hiding wrongdoing from public
opacity · obscurity · smokescreen · disinformation · propaganda
- exposed skin
- exposed brickUncovered interior wall material
- expose oneselfPublicly display genitals
- career expoHiring event gathering employers
- exposed beamsArchitectural supports left uncovered
- expo centerFacility hosting large displays
expose, exposed, exposition, exposing, expound, expo, exposes, expository, expounding