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Scandal: meaning, definitions and examples

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scandal

 

[ ˈskændl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

public disgrace

An action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.

Synonyms

controversy, disgrace, outrage, shame

Examples of usage

  • The scandal involving the politician shocked the nation.
  • The company was involved in a major scandal last year.
Context #2 | Verb

damaging reputation

To damage the reputation of (someone) by accusing them of a wrongdoing.

Synonyms

defame, slander, smear

Examples of usage

  • He was scandalized by the false accusations made against him.
  • The tabloid newspaper scandalized the celebrity with false stories.

Translations

Translations of the word "scandal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escândalo

🇮🇳 कांड

🇩🇪 Skandal

🇮🇩 skandal

🇺🇦 скандал

🇵🇱 skandal

🇯🇵 スキャンダル (sukyandaru)

🇫🇷 scandale

🇪🇸 escándalo

🇹🇷 skandal

🇰🇷 스캔들 (seukaendeul)

🇸🇦 فضيحة (fadhiha)

🇨🇿 skandál

🇸🇰 škandál

🇨🇳 丑闻 (chǒuwén)

🇸🇮 škandal

🇮🇸 hneyksli

🇰🇿 жанжал

🇬🇪 სკანდალი (skandali)

🇦🇿 qəza

🇲🇽 escándalo

Etymology

The word 'scandal' originated from the Latin word 'scandalum' which meant 'stumbling block' or 'offense'. In ancient times, scandal was associated with religious or moral wrongdoing. Over the years, the term has evolved to encompass any action or event that causes public outrage or disgrace.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,738 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.