revelation
[noun]
the act of making something known or revealed, particularly something surprising or previously unknown
scandal
[noun]
the spread of disgraceful rumors or information about the private lives of individuals
conspiracy
[noun]
a plan which is a secret and made by a group of people to do something illegal or to kill someone
conspiracy theory
[noun]
a belief or explanation that suggests a secret group or organization is responsible for an event, often involving illegal or dishonest activities
cover-up
[noun]
an attempt to conceal something, often an illegal or unethical action or situation
to expose
[verb]
to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk
slander
[noun]
the act of making false and malicious statements about someone to ruin their reputation
to pay out
[verb]
to distribute money or funds, usually as a payment for something or as compensation for a loss or damage
reputation
[noun]
the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others
to hack
[verb]
(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains
scoop
[noun]
a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers
to settle
[verb]
to resolve or determine something decisively or definitively, often in order to bring an end to a dispute
inside information
[noun]
information that is not yet publicly available, and is known only to a select group of people
allegation
[noun]
an assertion of fact made by one party in a legal proceeding, which is not yet proved
inquiry
[noun]
the process of seeking information or knowledge through investigation, exploration, or analysis
apology
[noun]
something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone
euphemism
[noun]
a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite
to expect
[verb]
to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something
disadvantaged
[adjective]
(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially
ethnic cleansing
[noun]
the forced removal or elimination of a particular ethnic or religious group from a specific geographic area, often through violent means
thin on top
[phrase]
having less hair, particularly on the upper part of the head, often leading to baldness
to let go
[verb]
to dismiss someone from their job or employment, often due to poor performance or misconduct
misinformation
[noun]
false or inaccurate information that is spread or communicated, often with the intention of deceiving or misleading others
pre-owned
[adjective]
used to describe an item that has been owned previously by someone else, but is now being sold or offered for sale again
spin doctor
[noun]
a person or group of people who are often employed by politicians, public figures, or the government in order to shape the public opinion in their favor
political correctness
[noun]
the use of language, behavior, or policies that are intended to avoid offense or discrimination towards certain groups of people
champagne socialist
[noun]
used to describe a person who advocates for socialist policies but is perceived to live a luxurious or privileged lifestyle
hot potato
[noun]
a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle
to get on one's soapbox
[phrase]
to express one's strong opinions or beliefs publicly and forcefully, often in a long and impassioned speech
friends in high places
[phrase]
one's acquaintances who possess great influence and are willing to help one get out of trouble or achieve what one desires
to play politics
[phrase]
to engage in activities or behaviors that are intended to gain or maintain power or advantage within a group or organization
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