"Scandal" Meaning and definition on English
Scandal
/ˈskændl/
Definition:
noun
(singular)
A scandal is a situation or event that causes public shock or disapproval due to the revelation of improper or immoral behavior, often involving prominent individuals or organizations.
Other meanings:
Disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people.
A disgraceful event.
Other Words Form
noun
(plural) scandals
verb
scandalize (USA); scandalise (UK)
adjective
scandalous
Related Words
Related words are not direct synonyms. They share a similar meaning or are closely connected in context.
Word Origin
The word "scandal" originates from the Greek word "skandalon," which referred to a trap or stumbling block. In ancient Greek, it was used metaphorically to describe a moral or ethical stumbling block that caused offense or led to disgrace. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the concept of disgraceful or shocking events, eventually adopting its modern meaning of a publicized and controversial wrongdoing or impropriety.
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