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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They accuse the Met, the biggest force, of having the lowest rates of solving crimes, and it's had scandal after scandal.

From BBC

It followed a welfare-fraud scandal that put the state’s Somali community into the national spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jean-Luc Addor, a lawyer for the relatives of a teenager killed in the tragedy, told AFP it was "a scandal and a disgrace to the victims and their families".

From Barron's

Post Office and Fujitsu have been accused of driving up legal costs and delaying a former sub-postmaster from suing them for £4m in damages over the Horizon IT scandal, the High Court heard.

From BBC

Takaichi is hoping widespread support for her cabinet will help deliver her a stronger mandate even though the LDP itself is battling low approval ratings and a string of scandals.

From Barron's

scandal

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