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scandalized

/ˈskændəlaɪzd/ /ˈskændəˌlaɪzd/

Meanings
verb
To cause great offense to (someone).

Examples :

"The student was scandalized by the teacher's unfair treatment of another classmate. "
moral emotion attitude society value character human

Related Words

Illustration disrespectful

disrespectful adjective

[dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ]

Lacking respect.

"Talking back to your teacher is disrespectful. "

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classmate noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪt/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmate Sarah and I are working on a science project together. "

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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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expedient noun

/ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/

A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.

"To finish the project quickly, a good expedient was to ask for help from a colleague. "

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efficiency noun

/ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/

The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

"The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable."

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reproach noun

/ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/

A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

"My mother's gentle reproach about my messy room hinted at her disappointment. "

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publishing verb

/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.

"Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune."

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newspaper noun

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/

A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

"My dad buys the local newspaper every morning to read about the school events and community news. "

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treatment noun

/ˈtɹiːtmənt/

The process or manner of treating someone or something.

"He still has nightmares resulting from the treatment he received from his captors."

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disgraced verb

/dɪsˈɡreɪst/ /dɪzˈɡreɪst/

To put someone out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

"The politician was disgraced after the scandal was revealed to the public. "

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corruption noun

/kəˈɹʌpʃən/

The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity

"The politician's acceptance of expensive gifts was seen as a clear example of corruption. "

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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. "