scandalize
The word “scandalize” has 3 syllables: scan-da-lize
It's pronounced as /ˈskæn.də.laɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for scandalize?
In the thesaurus, “scandalize” has 88 synonyms and 31 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scandalize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scandalize
- affright
- alarm
- alarum
- amaze
- appal
- appall
- asperse
- astonish
- astound
- awe
- backbite
- bad-mouth
- belie
- belittle
- blackball
- blackguard
- bowl over
- calumniate
- chill
- condemn
- crush
- daunt
- decry
- defame
- demoralize
- denigrate
- deprecate
- detract
- discomfort
- discompose
- disconcert
- disgrace
- disgust
- dishonor
- dismay
- disparage
- dispirit
- displease
- disquiet
- distress
- disturb
- dumbfound
- dumfound
- emasculate
- embarrass
- flabbergast
- floor
- fright
- frighten
- horrify
- jolt
- lampoon
- libel
- malign
- nauseate
- offend
- outrage
- overpower
- overwhelm
- panic
- perturb
- repel
- revile
- revolt
- scare
- scarify
- shake
- shake up
- shock
- sicken
- slander
- smear
- spook
- startle
- stun
- stupefy
- terrify
- terrorize
- traduce
- turn off
- undo
- unman
- unnerve
- unsettle
- unstring
- upset
- vilify
- weird out
Antonyms for scandalize
- applaud
- approve
- assure
- buffer
- build up
- charm
- cheer
- comfort
- commend
- compliment
- console
- cushion
- delight
- entice
- esteem
- exalt
- flatter
- gratify
- honor
- impress
- laud
- please
- praise
- reassure
- rejoice
- respect
- solace
- soothe
- tempt
- tickle
- upgrade
Meanings of scandalize
- verb
- To cause great offense to (someone).
- To reproach.
- To disgrace.
- To libel.
- To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.
Example Sentences
- The artist's provocative work seemed designed to scandalize the conservative public.
- His rude behavior did not scandalize her as much as he had hoped.
- The film aimed to scandalize audiences with its bold themes and imagery.
- She was careful not to scandalize her parents with her fashion choices.
- That kind of speech might scandalize some people in traditional circles.
On this page you'll find 119 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scandalize, such as: affright, alarm, alarum, amaze, appal, appall, applaud.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
calumniate
jolt
- affright
- agitate
- alarm
- alarum
- amaze
- amazement
- appal
- appall
- astonish
- astound
- awe
- bashing
- battering
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- blow
- bludgeoning
- bolt from the blue
- bolt out of the blue
- bombshell
- bounce
- bowl over
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- daunt
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- discomfort
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- disgust
- dismay
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- drag
- dumbfound
- dumfound
- emasculate
- encounter
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- fillip
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- fright
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- horrify
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- knock over
- lambasting
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- marvel
- meeting
- nauseate
- offend
- oscillate
- outrage
- overpower
- overwhelm
- palpitate
- panic
- percussion
- perturb
- pit-a-pat
- pitch
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- pluck
- pounding
- pull
- pulsate
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- pummeling
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- repel
- revelation
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- revolt
- rip
- rock
- scandalize
- scare
- scarify
- setback
- shake
- shake up
- shiver
- shock
- shocker
- shot
- shove
- shudder
- sicken
- slam
- slap
- smash
- snatch
- spook
- spring something on
- stagger
- start
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- strike
- stun
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- stupefy
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- sway
- swing
- tear
- terrify
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- thrashing
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- throw a curve
- thump
- thunderbolt
- thunderclap
- touch
- tremble
- tug
- turn off
- tweak
- twist
- twitch
- undo
- undulate
- unman
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- unstring
- upset
- vibrate
- wabble
- wallop
- wave
- waver
- weird out
- wobble
- wonder
- wrench
- wrest
- wring
- wrinkle
- yank
malign
- abase
- abuse
- accuse
- acrid
- acrimonious
- antagonistic
- antipathetic
- asperse
- backbite
- bad
- bad-mouth
- baleful
- baneful
- befoul
- belittle
- besmirch
- bespatter
- bitchy
- bitter
- blacken
- calumniate
- cast aspersions
- catty
- caustic
- contemptuous
- cruel
- curse
- debase
- decry
- defame
- defile
- degrade
- deleterious
- denigrate
- deprecating
- depreciate
- derogate
- derogatory
- despiteful
- destructive
- detract
- detrimental
- devious
- dirty
- discredit
- disdain
- disdainful
- disgrace
- dishonor
- disparage
- disparaging
- envious
- evil
- harm
- harmful
- harsh
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- hostile
- humble
- humiliate
- inimical
- injure
- insult
- jaundiced
- jealous
- libel
- malefic
- maleficent
- malevolent
- malicious
- malignant
- mean
- mean-spirited
- misrepresent
- mudsling
- nasty
- noxious
- obnoxious
- opprobriate
- opprobrious
- pernicious
- poisonous
- pollute
- rancorous
- rap
- resentful
- revile
- roast
- run down
- scandalize
- scathing
- scorn
- scornful
- scoundrelly
- scurvy
- shame
- sinister
- slander
- slur
- smear
- snakelike
- snide
- snotty
- soil
- spatter
- speak ill of
- spiteful
- stain
- sully
- taint
- take a swipe at
- tarnish
- tear down
- traduce
- unkind
- unkindly
- unloving
- venomous
- vicious
- vilify
- villainize
- vindictive
- virulent
- vitriolic
- vituperate
- wicked