nounπShareAn incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved."Their affair was reported as a scandal by most tabloids."moralguiltsocietypoliticsmediaorganizationgovernmentlawbusinessstatehistoryeventactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDamage to one's reputation."The incident brought considerable scandal to his family."mediasocietycharactermoralpoliticsworldessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWidespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency."When their behaviour was made public it caused a great scandal."moralsocietyculturemediapoliticsgovernmenteventactioncharacterattitudeessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareReligious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit."The priest's affair created a scandal in the local church community. "religionmoralculturesocietyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense."The teacher's inappropriate jokes created a scandal in the school, hindering the students' acceptance of his authority. "religionmoraltheologyguiltessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDefamatory talk; gossip, slander."The teacher's gossip about the student's poor behavior was a scandal. "communicationmediasocietyculturepoliticsmoralcharacteractionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat opprobriously; to defame; to slander."The politician was scandalized by the false accusations in the news report. "communicationmediasocietylawmoralcharacteractionattitudeessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scandalize; to offend."The politician's actions scandalized many voters, offending their sense of morality. "culturemediasocietymoralactioneventcharacteressentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
