scandalize

Meaning

  1. (transitive) To cause great offense to (someone).
  2. (transitive) To reproach.
  3. (transitive) To disgrace.
  4. (transitive) To libel.

Synonyms

shock
B1
⚡
offend
C1
scandalise
outrage
C2
horrify
appall
disgrace
C1

utter malignant gossip

slander
C2
dishonor
C2
appal
discredit
C2
repel
21k
revolt
C2
ruffle
32k
sicken
42k
tempt
C2
traumatize
unsettle
upset
A2
shame
B1

culiminate

utter malicious gossip

anger
B2
💢

create a scandal

backbite
disgust
C1
disquiet
distress
C1
disturb
B2
irritate
C2
madden
C2
nauseate
perturb
pique
provoke
C1
Translations

escandalizar
⚡
scandaliser
scandalizzare
choquer
horrorizar
chocar
escandalitzar
horrorizar
offendere
anecken
ofendre
schockieren
⚡
ofender

einen Skandal hervorrufen

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈskændəlaɪz/
Etymology

From Latin scandalizō, from Ancient Greek σκανδαλίζω (skandalízō). By surface analysis, scandal + -ize.

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