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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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

She says she refuses to let the scandal define her son's legacy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

“It is a scandal that she and Olive and Mrs. Cranston aren’t traveling with their own maids. Everybody says so.”

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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