scandalize Antonyms
Strongest:
- frighten
- offend
- displease
- outrage
- scare
- nauseate
- revolt
- amaze
- terrify
- horrify
- terrorize
- disgust
- repel
- sicken
Strong:
- unnerve
- fright
- daunt
- scarify
- undo
- astound
- awe
- unsettle
- perturb
- affright
- appall
- shake
- discomfort
- stun
- spook
- demoralize
- stupefy
- panic
- astonish
- alarm
- emasculate
- startle
- distress
- turn-off
- dismay
- disconcert
- dispirit
Weak:
Meaning of scandalize
scandalize (v)
strike with disgust or revulsion
scandalize (v. t.)
To offend the feelings or the conscience of (a person) by some action which is considered immoral or criminal; to bring shame, disgrace, or reproach upon.
To reproach; to libel; to defame; to slander.
scandalize Sentence Examples
- The politician's extramarital affair scandalized the nation, leading to his resignation.
- The company's unethical business practices scandalized the industry, causing widespread outrage.
- The revelation that the celebrity had used performance-enhancing drugs scandalized the sporting world.
- The discovery of the secret recording scandalized the school, prompting an investigation.
- The journalist's sensationalized article scandalized the local community, causing division and anger.
- The minister's inappropriate comments on social media scandalized the congregation, leading to his dismissal.
- The release of confidential documents scandalized the government, exposing widespread corruption.
- The teacher's inappropriate relationship with a student scandalized the school district, resulting in his termination.
- The athlete's violent outburst at a press conference scandalized his fans, tarnishing his reputation.
- The politician's involvement in a money-laundering scheme scandalized the political establishment, causing a loss of public trust.
FAQs About the word scandalize
strike with disgust or revulsionTo offend the feelings or the conscience of (a person) by some action which is considered immoral or criminal; to bring shame, d
frighten,offend, displease, outrage, scare, nauseate, revolt, amaze, terrify, horrify
rejoice, delight, rejoice, please, charm, cushion, tickle,please, tempt, buffer
The politician's extramarital affair scandalized the nation, leading to his resignation.
The company's unethical business practices scandalized the industry, causing widespread outrage.
The revelation that the celebrity had used performance-enhancing drugs scandalized the sporting world.
The discovery of the secret recording scandalized the school, prompting an investigation.
