scandal
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scandals
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scandals
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCANDAL
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an occurrence in which people are shocked and upset because of behavior that is morally or legally wrong
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There was a major scandal involving the mayor's ties with the Mob.
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Government officials were caught in an embezzlement scandal.
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Her behavior caused a scandal at school.
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a drug/sex scandal
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His actions brought scandal on the team. [=his actions disgraced the team]
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There was never a hint/trace of scandal during her time in office.
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talk about the shocking or immoral things that people have done or are believed to have done
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The gossip magazine is filled with rumors and scandal.
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[singular]
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something that is shocking, upsetting, or unacceptable
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The high price of gas these days is a scandal.
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It's a scandal that this city doesn't have a movie theater.
