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

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scandals

This approach to management means raising the alarm becomes difficult - a concern that has been repeated again and again in inquiries into other scandals.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

These include anti-corruption measures after Ukraine was hit by several large-scale graft scandals during the war with Russia.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

If you want to get metaphysical: College football is rife with scandals, but the latest one is particularly surreal.

From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026

Kasek became Narbonne’s principal in 2025 with the message from the Los Angeles Unified School District to end the football scandals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

These two scandals coming together undermined the credibility of the government and strengthened our hand.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela