Definitions

scandal

[skan-dl] / ˈskæn dl /

NOUN

public embarrassment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crime rumor wrongdoing

STRONG

aspersion calumny defamation depreciation detraction discredit disgrace dishonor disparagement disrepute dynamite gossip hearsay ignominy infamy mud obloquy opprobrium reproach scorcher shame sin slander tale talk turpitude

WEAK

backbiting backstabbing belittlement dirty linen eavesdropping idle rumor skeleton in closet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good deed

STRONG

approval commendation compliment esteem exaltation flattery goodness honor morality praise respect

Example Sentences

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But in her statement on Tuesday Morgan also called the Lord Mandelson scandal "deeply troubling" and that "once again, the voices of women and girls were ignored".

From BBC

The prince and Catherine, Princess of Wales made their first public statement on the scandal on Monday, saying they were "deeply concerned" by the latest revelations and "focused on the victims".

From BBC

He added that the UK government's achievements had been "drowned out" by successive scandals.

From BBC

Three civilians have already been charged for their alleged role in the drone scandal.

From Barron's

Dutch electronics and medical device manufacturer Philips said Tuesday that it had bounced back into the black in 2025, as it seeks to turn the page on a scandal over faulty sleep apnoea machines.

From Barron's

scandal

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