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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Though he did not name names, the Roc Nation boss said “people run” when confronted with scandal, adding that “they don’t care what happened” and “it’s like, save yourself.”

From Los Angeles Times

For decades, this scandal stood as the ultimate warning about what can happen when betting interests corrupt fair competition.

From The Wall Street Journal

But some survivors do not believe the Met or government have gone far enough in investigating what they describe as "Britain's own Epstein scandal".

From BBC

With them, there is enough demand for its business to continue, scandal or no.

From The Wall Street Journal

The veteran has weathered many a political storm, including a scandal over his use of party funds to buy expensive suits.

From Barron's

scandal

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