scandalizing US
ˈskændəˌlaɪzɪŋ
Definition

Definition of scandalizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
outrageousRareUScausing public outrage or shockRareUS
  • The scandalizing news spread quickly through the town.
outrageous shocking
2.
moral offenseRareUSoffending moral sensibilitiesRareUS
  • Her scandalizing behavior at the event was widely criticized.
outraging shocking

Noun

1.
reputationRarethe act of damaging someone's reputationRare
  • The scandalizing of the politician ruined his career.
defamation vilification
2.
social behaviorRarethe act of shocking or offending peopleRare
  • The scandalizing of the community led to widespread outrage.
offending outraging
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Origin of scandalizing

Latin, scandalum (cause for offense)

Examples of scandalizing in a sentence

  • His scandalizing remarks caused an uproar.
  • His scandalizing remarks shocked the audience.
  • The scandalizing news spread quickly through the town.
  • The scandalizing of the celebrity was all over the news.
  • His scandalizing actions led to a public outcry.
  • The scandalizing of the event was covered by all major news outlets.

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  1. French:scandaleux, diffamation, ...
  2. German:skandalös, Verleumdung, ...
  3. Italian:indignante, diffamazione, ...
  4. Spanish:indignante, difamación, ...
  5. Portuguese:chocante, calúnia, ...
  6. Chinese:令人震惊的, 诽谤, ...
  7. Japanese:衝撃的な, スキャンダル化, ...
  8. Arabic:مُثِير لِلفَضِيحَة, تَشْهِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְזַעְזֵעַ, הַכְפָּשָׁה, ...
  10. Russian:шокирующий, скандализация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скандальний, наклеп, ...
  12. Hindi:चौंकाने वाला, बदनामी, ...
scandalize US
ˈskændəˌlaɪz
See also: scandalise (UK)

Definition of scandalize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
harm reputationRareUSdamage someone's reputation through scandalous actionsRareUS
  • The leaked documents scandalized the politician..
defame slander vilify
2.
shock morallyRareUSshock or horrify someone by breaking social or moral normsRareUS
  • His behavior at the dinner party scandalized the guests..
outrage shock
3.
maritimeDatedUSreduce sail efficiency without reefingDatedUS
  • They scandalized the sail to slow the boat.
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cause shock or outrage among neighbors
Their loud parties scandalize the neighbors every weekend.

Origin of scandalize

Latin, scandalum (cause of offense)

Examples of scandalize in a sentence

  • Her actions scandalized her conservative family.
  • The artist's controversial work scandalized the conservative community.
  • Her outspoken views scandalized the traditionalists.
  • To control speed, they scandalized the mainsail.
  • The crew decided to scandalize the sails during the storm.

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  1. French:scandaliser, choquer, ...
  2. German:skandalisieren, empören, ...
  3. Italian:diffamare, sconvolgere, ...
  4. Spanish:escandalizar, horrorizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:escandalizar, chocar, ...
  6. Chinese:中伤, 使震惊, ...
  7. Japanese:評判を落とす, 驚かせる, ...
  8. Arabic:شَهَّرَ, أثار الصدمة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְפַגֵּעַ בְּמוֹנִיטִין, לְזַעֲזֵעַ, ...
  10. Russian:дискредитировать, шокировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пошкодити репутацію, скандалізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:बदनाम करना, आहत करना, ...

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