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Uncommonscandals
The correct spelling is scandals.
How to pronounce scandals
noun
Say it like: Sca-nda-ls
The correct spelling is scandals. An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved. For example: "Their affair was reported as a scandal by most tabloids."
Usage Examples
“Their affair was reported as a scandal by most tabloids.”
“The incident brought considerable scandal to his family.”
“When their behaviour was made public it caused a great scandal.”
Definition
noun
- 1.An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
- 2.Damage to one's reputation.
- 3.Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.
- 4.Religious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit.
- 5.Something which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense.
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