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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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On Fox News Thursday, Blanche seemed eager to put the Epstein scandal behind him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Since “Summer House” Season 10 was filmed during the summer of 2025, the scandal will not be included in the current season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Greek police last year made dozens of non-political arrests over the scandal.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It is now 20 years since the term "phone-hacking" entered the public consciousness, and 15 years since the News of the World closed - a tabloid marred by the scandal.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Bobby felt that journalists weren’t really interested in how or why he moved the chess pieces, but rather in the scandal, tragedy, and comedy of his life.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.