Scandal - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a disgraceful event (syn: outrage)
Extra examples
There was a major scandal involving the mayor's ties with the Mob.
Government officials were caught in an embezzlement scandal.
Her behavior caused a scandal at school.
There was never a hint of scandal during her time in office.
The gossip magazine is filled with rumors and scandal.
The high price of gas these days is a scandal.
It's a scandal that this city doesn't have a movie theater.
It's a scandal that the buses are always so late.
Public outrage over the scandal eventually forced him to resign.
The scandal forced his resignation.
The scandal may affect his chances for election.
The scandal caused significant damage to her career.
The scandal significantly damaged her career.
He survived a political scandal and was elected to the state legislature.
When asked about his involvement in the scandal, he refused to comment.
Word forms
singular: scandal
plural: scandals
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