Scandal

Definition

Scandal refers to an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage or disgrace.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈskændəl/
• Respelling: SKAN-dl (with "SKAN" as in "can," and "dl" indicating a blend of 'd' and a light 'l', similar to the ending of "paddle")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈskændəl/
• Respelling: SKAN-dl (similar to American English, with "SKAN" as in "can," and "dl" indicating a blend of 'd' and a light 'l', similar to the ending of "paddle")

In both dialects, "scandal" features a prominent "SKAN" at the beginning and ends with a soft "dl," making the

Etymology

The term "scandal" comes from the Old French escandle, from Latin scandalum 'a trap or cause of moral stumbling', from Greek skandalon.

Derivatives

• Scandalous
• Scandalmonger
• Scandalize
• Unscandalize
• Scandalously

Synonyms

• Disgrace
• Shame
• Outrage

Antonyms

• Honor
• Glory
• Dignity

Usage

The term 'scandal' is often used to refer to significant instances of misconduct, especially those that receive wide public attention and disapproval.

Related Terms

• Scandalous
• Scandalmonger
• Scandalize

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Misconduct: An action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong, which causes general public outrage or disgrace.‍
• Example: The political scandal led to widespread unrest in the country.

• Disrepute: The state of being held in low esteem by the public.‍
• Example: His actions brought scandal upon the institution.

• Defamation: Harm caused to reputation by false or unfair accusations.‍
• Example: The celebrity sued for scandal after false rumors were spread about her.