scandalize
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Synonyms: scandalise, canalize, scandalized, scandalizer, vandalize, scandalizes, scandale, scandaling
Antonyms: scandalise, canalize, scandalized, scandalizer, vandalize, scandalizes, scandale, scandaling
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Verb
- To cause great offense to (someone); to shock with something scandalous.
- Overhearing the lewd joke, the dowager gave a scandalized gasp.
- To reproach.
- To disgrace.
- To libel; to create scandal about (someone or something).
Verb
- To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.
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