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

aspersion
backbiting
backstabbing
belittlement
blot
brand
calumny
crime
defamation
depreciation
detraction
dirty linen
discredit
disgrace
dishonor
disparagement
disrepute
dynamite
eavesdropping
gossip
hearsay
idle rumor
ignominy
infamy
mud
obloquy
opprobrium
reflection
reproach
rumor
scorcher
shame
sin
skeleton in closet
slander
slur
smirch
spot
stain
stigma
taint
tale
talk
turpitude
wrongdoing

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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