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scandals

/ˈskændəlz/

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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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Damage to one's reputation.

Examples :

"The incident brought considerable scandal to his family."

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Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.

Examples :

"When their behaviour was made public it caused a great scandal."

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Religious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit.

Examples :

"The church faced falling attendance after a series of financial scandals involving its leaders. "

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Something which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense.

Examples :

"The priest's embezzlement scandals became significant scandals, making people question the church's values and less likely to attend services. "

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Defamatory talk; gossip, slander.

Examples :

"The office was filled with whispers and scandals after the manager's sudden resignation, most of which were probably untrue. "

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