😱scandal

noun
/ˈskændəl/

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example Sentences

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

Example Expressions

a scandalous affair

Synonyms

controversy, disgrace, outrage, shame

Antonyms

honor, respect

Collocations

public scandal, political scandal, media scandal, financial scandal

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