scandalizing
The word “scandalizing” has 4 syllables: scan-da-liz-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈskæn.də.laɪ.zɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for scandalizing?
In the thesaurus, “scandalizing” has 61 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scandalizing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scandalizing
- affrighting
- alarming
- alaruming
- amazing
- appalling
- astonishing
- astounding
- awing
- bowling over
- chilling
- crushing
- daunting
- demoralizing
- discomforting
- discomposing
- disconcerting
- disgusting
- dismaying
- dispiriting
- displeasing
- disquieting
- distressing
- disturbing
- dumbfounding
- dumfounding
- emasculating
- flabbergasting
- flooring
- frightening
- frighting
- horrifying
- jolting
- nauseating
- offending
- outraging
- overpowering
- overwhelming
- panicking
- perturbing
- repelling
- revolting
- scarifying
- scaring
- shaking
- shaking up
- shocking
- sickening
- spooking
- startling
- stunning
- stupefying
- terrifying
- terrorizing
- turning off
- undoing
- unmanning
- unnerving
- unsettling
- unstringing
- upsetting
- weirding out
Antonyms for scandalizing
- assuring
- buffering
- charming
- cheering
- comforting
- consoling
- cushioning
- delighting
- enticing
- gratifying
- pleasing
- reassuring
- rejoicing
- solacing
- soothing
- tempting
- tickling
Meanings of scandalizing
- 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.
- noun
- Scandalization.
- adjective
- Tending to cause a scandal; scandalous.
Example Sentences
- The singer kept scandalizing the media with her unpredictable behavior.
- His speech ended up scandalizing many members of the audience.
- She enjoyed scandalizing her classmates with shocking stories.
- The film is known for scandalizing traditional audiences.
- By breaking every rule, he was clearly scandalizing the institution.
On this page you'll find 78 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scandalizing, such as: affrighting, alarming, alaruming, amazing, appalling, assuring, astonishing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
jolting
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- amazing
- appalling
- astonishing
- astounding
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- blindsiding
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- disgusting
- dismaying
- dispiriting
- displeasing
- disquieting
- distressing
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- doddering
- dragging
- dumbfounding
- dumfounding
- emasculating
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- notable
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- offending
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- perplexing
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- phenomenal
- pit-a-patting
- pitching
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- plucking
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- pulling
- pulsating
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- repelling
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- scandalizing
- scarifying
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- sensational
- shaking
- shaking up
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- shock
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- shuddering
- sickening
- singular
- snatching
- spasmodic
- spectacular
- spooking
- staggering
- startling
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- stunning
- stupefying
- stupendous
- sublime
- surprising
- swaying
- swinging
- tearing
- terrifying
- terrorizing
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- throbbing
- trauma
- trembling
- tremulous
- tugging
- turning off
- tweaking
- twitching
- twitchy
- unannounced
- unanticipated
- unbelievable
- uncommon
- uncontrollable
- undoing
- undulating
- unexpected
- unforeseen
- unimaginable
- unique
- unlikely
- unmanning
- unnerving
- unsettling
- unstringing
- unthinkable
- unusual
- unwonted
- upsetting
- vibrating
- wabbling
- wavering
- waving
- weirding out
- wobbling
- wonderful
- wondrous
- wrenching
- wresting
- wringing
- yanking