scandalizes
The word “scandalizes” has 4 syllables: scan-da-liz-es
It's pronounced as /ˈskæn.də.laɪ.zɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for scandalizes?
In the thesaurus, “scandalizes” has 62 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scandalizes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scandalizes
- affrights
- alarms
- alarums
- amazes
- appalls
- appals
- astonishes
- astounds
- awes
- bowls over
- chills
- crushes
- daunts
- demoralizes
- discomforts
- discomposes
- disconcerts
- disgusts
- dismays
- dispirits
- displeases
- disquiets
- distresses
- disturbs
- dumbfounds
- dumfounds
- emasculates
- flabbergasts
- floors
- frightens
- frights
- horrifies
- jolts
- nauseates
- offends
- outrages
- overpowers
- overwhelms
- panics
- perturbs
- repels
- revolts
- scares
- scarifies
- shakes
- shakes up
- shocks
- sickens
- spooks
- startles
- stuns
- stupefies
- terrifies
- terrorizes
- turns off
- undoes
- unmans
- unnerves
- unsettles
- unstrings
- upsets
- weirds out
Antonyms for scandalizes
- assures
- buffers
- charms
- cheers
- comforts
- consoles
- cushions
- delights
- entices
- gratifies
- pleases
- reassures
- rejoices
- solaces
- soothes
- tempts
- tickles
Meanings of scandalizes
- 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
- Her bold fashion sense often scandalizes the more traditional members of her family.
- The comedian regularly scandalizes audiences with outrageous jokes.
- He scandalizes his coworkers by openly criticizing company policies.
- That novel scandalizes conservative critics with its daring themes.
- The artist scandalizes the public with every new exhibition.
On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scandalizes, such as: affrights, alarms, alarums, amazes, appalls, appals, assures.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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- disgusts
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