scandalous

scandal (ˈskænd^əl)

—n
1.	a disgraceful action or event: his negligence was a scandal
2.	censure or outrage arising from an action or event
3.	a person whose conduct causes reproach or disgrace
4.	malicious talk, esp gossip about the private lives of other people
5.	law a libellous action or statement

—vb
6.	to disgrace
7.	to scandalize

[C16: from Late Latin scandalum stumbling block, from Greek skandalon a trap]

'scandalous

—*adj*

'scandalously

—*adv*

'scandalousness

—n

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Example sentences

Those expecting sensational disclosures or gossip about scandalous personal

behavior will be disappointed.

And since his departure, a relentless flow of scandalous revelations has

further soiled his reputation.

Maybe we'll stand on the sidewalk outside your office and say something

scandalous.

Anything else is shameful, scandalous and indirectly asking for trouble.

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