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scandal

/ˈskændəl/

Meanings
noun
An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.

Examples :

"Their affair was reported as a scandal by most tabloids."
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Related Words

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widespread adjective

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

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accusations noun

/ˌækjuˈzeɪʃənz/

The act of accusing.

"The manager addressed the accusations of unfair treatment that several employees had made. "

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inappropriate adjective

/ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/

Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

"It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."

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acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

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organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

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considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

A thing to be considered, consideration.

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

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defamatory adjective

/dɪˈfæmətɹi/ /dɪˈfæmətɔɹi/

Damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue

"The newspaper printed a defamatory article about the mayor, falsely accusing him of taking bribes. "

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reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

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scandalized verb

/ˈskændəlaɪzd/ /ˈskændəˌlaɪzd/

To cause great offense to (someone).

"The student was scandalized by the teacher's unfair treatment of another classmate. "

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scandalize verb

/ˈskændəlaɪz/

To cause great offense to (someone).

"The teacher's inappropriate comments scandalized the parents. "

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indignation noun

/ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/

An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.

"When the teacher unfairly accused him of cheating, Mark felt a surge of indignation. "

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "