scandalize

Example Sentences

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The sachems of the European Handball Federation were scandalized.

From Washington Post

The case of three runaway leopards has scandalized the nation, after it emerged that the Hangzhou Safari Park did not inform the public about their escape for weeks.

From Washington Post

Mahalia sang for the church with a blues-style fire and spirit inspired by Bessie Smith that scandalized Chicago churches at first but eventually brought Carnegie Hall calling.

From Salon

They are based on the solipsism of influential people who are scandalized only by injustices that they experience personally.

From Washington Post

Just as once upon a time we may have clutched our pearls at the sight of an ankle, we’re now mildly scandalized by what was once very common social behavior.

From New York Times