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

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But then Zhao was one of 10 Chinese players to be banned in a corruption scandal.

From BBC

The former monarch, 87, has lived in self-imposed exile in the United Arab Emirates since 2020 after a series of extramarital and financial scandals tarnished his reputation.

From Barron's

Police officers investigating the Post Office Horizon IT scandal are now considering corporate manslaughter charges.

From BBC

Plenty of people might be quick to put the most recent threat to those bonds down to scandal.

From BBC

EU prosecutors revealed the farm subsidies scandal in May.

From Barron's

scandal

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