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."politicsculturemediagovernmentsocietyeventhistorymoralbusinessorganizationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDamage to one's reputation."The incident brought considerable scandal to his family."societymediapoliticsgovernmentmoralbusinesscultureChat 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."politicsculturemediamoralsocietyeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareReligious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit."The church faced falling attendance after a series of financial scandals involving its leaders. "religionmoraltheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense."The priest's embezzlement scandals became significant scandals, making people question the church's values and less likely to attend services. "religionmoraltheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDefamatory talk; gossip, slander."The office was filled with whispers and scandals after the manager's sudden resignation, most of which were probably untrue. "communicationmediasocietyentertainmentcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
