American Dictionary
Definition scandal in American English
scandal
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈskænd(ə)l/
Example
a sex scandal
Example
When the scandal broke, many people called for the President's impeachment.
1.1
talk or reports in the newspapers or on television about shocking events involving important people
Synonyms and related words
2
a situation that shocks you and makes you angry, especially one that you think someone in authority should change
Example
The government has failed to deal with the scandal of homelessness.
