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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The Epstein scandal continues to dog Blanche, who after Bondi’s missteps oversaw the problematic release of a massive trove of documents related to the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

In the 1920s, during the Teapot Dome scandal, William had helped unmask the corruption in President Harding’s cabinet.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

scandal

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