English / word
scandal
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing public outrage
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation; an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
In context
01
The corruption scandal forced several ministers to resign.
02
The newspaper exposed a financial scandal at the charity.
Synonyms
disgrace,shame,outrage
Antonyms
honor,respect
Collocations
public scandal,political scandal,media scandal