scandals
The word “scandals” has 2 syllables: scan-dals
It's pronounced as /ˈskændəlz/
What is synonym and antonym for scandals?
In the thesaurus, “scandals” has 50 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scandals along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scandals
- aspersion
- backbiting
- backstabbing
- belittlement
- blots
- brands
- calumny
- crime
- defamation
- depreciation
- detraction
- dirty linen
- discredit
- disgrace
- disgraces
- dishonor
- dishonors
- disparagement
- disrepute
- dynamite
- eavesdropping
- gossip
- hearsay
- idle rumor
- ignominy
- infamy
- mud
- obloquy
- opprobrium
- opprobriums
- reflections
- reproach
- reproaches
- rumor
- scorcher
- shame
- sin
- skeleton in closet
- slander
- slurs
- smirches
- spots
- stains
- stigmas
- stigmata
- taints
- tale
- talk
- turpitude
- wrongdoing
Antonyms for scandals
- approval
- boasts
- commendation
- compliment
- credits
- esteem
- exaltation
- flattery
- glories
- good deed
- goodness
- honor
- honors
- jewels
- morality
- praise
- prides
- respect
- treasures
Meanings of scandals
- noun
- An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
- Damage to one's reputation.
- Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.
- Religious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit.
- Something which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense.
- Defamatory talk; gossip, slander.
Example Sentences
- The media was obsessed with the scandals surrounding the politician's past.
- Several scandals have shaken the trust of the public in recent years.
- The company's financial scandals led to a massive drop in stock prices.
- She was famous for being involved in various scandals that made her a target for gossip.
- The series of scandals in the celebrity world often overshadow the important news.
On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scandals, such as: approval, aspersion, backbiting, backstabbing, belittlement, blots, boasts.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
ignominies
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- discredit
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- reproaches
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- slurs
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- stigmas
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odiums
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- scandals
- scorns
- shadows
- shames
- slurs
- smirches
- spots
- stains
- stigmas
- stigmata
- taints