Scandal

usgb/ˈskændl/
noun

An action or event causing public shock or disapproval.

The senator was involved in a scandal involving financial corruption.
Visual representation of "scandal" - An action or event causing public shock or disapproval.

Often appears as...

  • political scandal
  • financial scandal

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

The word 'scandal' implies strong negative judgment and often leads to loss of reputation.

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The charity was hit by a scandal after misusing donations.
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Public Impact

'Scandal' usually refers to situations that affect people's opinion of someone or something in public.

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The data leak became a scandal affecting millions of users.
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Media Coverage

Scandals are often widely reported and debated in the media and can become a dominant news story.

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The scandal was on every news channel for weeks.
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