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scandals

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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Cornyn's side focused on Paxton's past political and legal scandals and perceived personal shortcomings.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

She said she found the response to Chopra’s association with Epstein noteworthy, given the industry’s tendency to overlook or ignore its own internal scandals.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The Paris landmark has become a subject of national concern following a months-long string of scandals.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Though such deals rarely come to light, paying employees to make potential scandals go away isn’t an uncommon practice across corporate America.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

With all the scandals happening, the final between Team Phoenix Riders and Team Andromeda is already poised to be the most widely watched game in Warcross history.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu