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scandal

The word “scandal” has 2 syllables: scan-dal

It's pronounced as /ˈskæn.dəl/

What is synonym and antonym for scandal?

In the thesaurus, “scandal” has 45 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scandal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scandal

Antonyms for scandal

  • approval
  • boast
  • commendation
  • compliment
  • credit
  • esteem
  • exaltation
  • flattery
  • glory
  • good deed
  • goodness
  • honor
  • jewel
  • morality
  • praise
  • pride
  • respect
  • treasure

Meanings of scandal

  • noun
    1. An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
    2. Damage to one's reputation.
    3. Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.
    4. Religious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit.
    5. Something which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense.
    6. Defamatory talk; gossip, slander.
  • verb
    1. To treat opprobriously; to defame; to slander.
    2. To scandalize; to offend.

Example Sentences

  • The politician resigned after being involved in a major scandal.
  • The company tried to cover up the financial scandal to protect its reputation.
  • That celebrity was caught in a cheating scandal that shocked her fans.
  • The media spread the news of the scandal within hours.
  • He became the center of a public scandal that ruined his career.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scandal, such as: approval, aspersion, backbiting, backstabbing, belittlement, blot, boast.

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earful

backstabbing

ignominy

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