scandal

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: sandal

Antonyms: sandal

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. An [[incident]] or event that [[disgrace]]s or [[damage]]s the [[reputation]] of the [[person]]s or [[organization]] [[involved]].
2. Damage to one's reputation.
3. Widespread moral [[outrage]], [[indignation]], as over an offence to [[decency]].
4. {{lb|en|theology}} A word or deed, lacking in rectitude in some manner, which is an occasion of the spiritual ruin of another.
5. Defamatory talk; [[gossip]], [[slander]].
6. {{lb|en|Philippines|colloquial}}

Verb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[defame]]; to [[slander]].<ref name=Webster>{{R:Webster 1913}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[scandalize]]; to [[offend]].<ref name=Webster />

Phrase

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