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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Chongqing - a humid southwestern metropolis which once made global headlines for a corruption scandal and murder - turned popular and cool.

From BBC

She covers all things touching money, including financial scandals, economic sanctions, banks and crypto.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the fallout of the scandal, Huger told Shepherd she feels like the same “Karen Huger, just clean.”

From Los Angeles Times

A tale of privilege, scandal and revenge unfolds among the schemes and dreams of a would-be British prime minister.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s telling us to turn the page on the Epstein scandal.

From Salon