Scandal
noun
An action or event causing public shock or disapproval.
The senator was involved in a scandal involving financial corruption.
Often appears as...
- political scandal
- financial scandal
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Disapproving
noun
Rumors or gossip about embarrassing or shocking events.
Tabloids love to cover the latest Hollywood scandal.
Often appears as...
- hollywood scandal
- juicy scandal
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Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
An action or event causing public shock or disapproval.
The senator was involved in a scandal involving financial corruption.
Often appears as...
- political scandal
- financial scandal
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Rumors or gossip about embarrassing or shocking events.
Tabloids love to cover the latest Hollywood scandal.
Often appears as...
- hollywood scandal
- juicy scandal
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'scandal' implies strong negative judgment and often leads to loss of reputation.
The charity was hit by a scandal after misusing donations.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Impact
'Scandal' usually refers to situations that affect people's opinion of someone or something in public.
The data leak became a scandal affecting millions of users.
Pro Tip 3/3Media Coverage
Scandals are often widely reported and debated in the media and can become a dominant news story.
The scandal was on every news channel for weeks.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'scandal' implies strong negative judgment and often leads to loss of reputation.
The charity was hit by a scandal after misusing donations.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Impact
'Scandal' usually refers to situations that affect people's opinion of someone or something in public.
The data leak became a scandal affecting millions of users.
Pro Tip 3/3Media Coverage
Scandals are often widely reported and debated in the media and can become a dominant news story.
The scandal was on every news channel for weeks.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'scandal' implies strong negative judgment and often leads to loss of reputation.
The charity was hit by a scandal after misusing donations.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Impact
'Scandal' usually refers to situations that affect people's opinion of someone or something in public.
The data leak became a scandal affecting millions of users.
Pro Tip 3/3Media Coverage
Scandals are often widely reported and debated in the media and can become a dominant news story.
The scandal was on every news channel for weeks.
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Dave Meslin: The...
So you're never going to see them on a billboard. The media plays an important role in developing our relationship with political change, mainly by ignoring politics and focusing on celebrities and scandals, but even when they do talk about important political issues, they do it in a way that I feel discourages engagement. I'll give you an example.
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Rethinking media PIPE Ted...
McDonald's down the road so in many ways I'd argue that the rise of digital tools in the classroom in the home and in the workplace whether it's Photoshop to make fun of the latest celebrity scandal or Reaper to make your own music and post it on soundcloud or aftereffects to make a love note for
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Shonda Rhimes and Cyndi...
like, giving out the truth. It would be strange, though, if television drama was how we were giving the news. It would be strange, but I gather a lot of what you've written as fiction has become prediction this season? You know, "Scandal" has been very disturbing for that reason.
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The Panama Papers...
It's also important to not just think about this as individual cases. This is not just about an individual lawyer who's spoken to our undercover investigator and provided suggestions. It's not just about a particular senior politician who's been caught up in a scandal.
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Emily Ainsworth: Inside...
friend's boyfriend as I said people dice with death in their social life and it seemed rare for a week to go by without a colossal scandal that would shake the world of the circus and I had to find myself a boyfriend because otherwise the girls were
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Jackson Katz: Violence...
What's going on with men? Why do so many adult men sexually abuse little girls and boys? Why is that a common problem in our society and all over the world today? Why do we hear over and over again about new scandals erupting in major institutions
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Chris Bliss: Comedy is...
but it's really hard to argue with that punchline. The description perfectly captured Edwards' personal vanity. And guess what? That ended up being the exact personality trait that was at the core of the scandal that ended his political career.
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The profound power of an...
who I allowed -- actually, I invited -- to treat me badly, because that is what my father taught me love was. I waited my whole life for my father to apologize to me. He didn't. He wouldn't. And then, with the recent scandals of famous men,
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The simple genius of a...
At a glance, one sees that most presidents start with a high approval rating, but few keep it. Events like wars initially boost approval; scandals trigger declines. These major events were annotated in the graphic but not in the book.
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Why do people join...
Nevertheless, many cult members eventually find a way out, whether through their own realizations, the help of family and friends, or when the cult falls apart due to external pressure or scandals.
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Dave Meslin: The...
So you're never going to see them on a billboard. The media plays an important role in developing our relationship with political change, mainly by ignoring politics and focusing on celebrities and scandals, but even when they do talk about important political issues, they do it in a way that I feel discourages engagement. I'll give you an example.
Video examples
Rethinking media PIPE Ted...
McDonald's down the road so in many ways I'd argue that the rise of digital tools in the classroom in the home and in the workplace whether it's Photoshop to make fun of the latest celebrity scandal or Reaper to make your own music and post it on soundcloud or aftereffects to make a love note for
Video examples
Shonda Rhimes and Cyndi...
like, giving out the truth. It would be strange, though, if television drama was how we were giving the news. It would be strange, but I gather a lot of what you've written as fiction has become prediction this season? You know, "Scandal" has been very disturbing for that reason.
Video examples
The Panama Papers...
It's also important to not just think about this as individual cases. This is not just about an individual lawyer who's spoken to our undercover investigator and provided suggestions. It's not just about a particular senior politician who's been caught up in a scandal.
Video examples
Emily Ainsworth: Inside...
friend's boyfriend as I said people dice with death in their social life and it seemed rare for a week to go by without a colossal scandal that would shake the world of the circus and I had to find myself a boyfriend because otherwise the girls were
Video examples
Jackson Katz: Violence...
What's going on with men? Why do so many adult men sexually abuse little girls and boys? Why is that a common problem in our society and all over the world today? Why do we hear over and over again about new scandals erupting in major institutions
Video examples
Chris Bliss: Comedy is...
but it's really hard to argue with that punchline. The description perfectly captured Edwards' personal vanity. And guess what? That ended up being the exact personality trait that was at the core of the scandal that ended his political career.
Video examples
The profound power of an...
who I allowed -- actually, I invited -- to treat me badly, because that is what my father taught me love was. I waited my whole life for my father to apologize to me. He didn't. He wouldn't. And then, with the recent scandals of famous men,
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The simple genius of a...
At a glance, one sees that most presidents start with a high approval rating, but few keep it. Events like wars initially boost approval; scandals trigger declines. These major events were annotated in the graphic but not in the book.
Video examples
Why do people join...
Nevertheless, many cult members eventually find a way out, whether through their own realizations, the help of family and friends, or when the cult falls apart due to external pressure or scandals.
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Pauley Perrette
American Actress
I ended up in college by accident. Everything in my life, I ended up in by accident. I was down south in this high school doing whatever. It could just not contain me. I quit school and took off and traveled around. Nobody knew where I was I just couldn't handle it anymore. It was a big scandal, I was gone. I left.
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Darby Stanchfield
American Actress
When I'm grateful for all the blessings, it puts away all the stress about things not in my control. Things like long hours, aging, pollution, scandals... it helps me create perspective by just focusing on being grateful. Take that moment twice a day with yourself.
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Kimberly Quinn
American Journalist
I think what happens when there's a scandal in your life, the things you depended on are taken away from you, and so you value what you have. I had two very nice little boys, so sweet, and a very good husband.
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Jordyn Woods
American Model
Working out is something that has helped me through everything. Through the grieving of my father, the scandals. It has been something that has helped me not only physically, but mentally and spiritually.
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Shawn Mendes
Canadian Musician
I've never had a scandal, but I don't know if that's so much because I'm perfect, or because people aren't caring enough yet. Give it some time. I'll probably be very upset, but it's a part of the gig.
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Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
These days there is a lot of poverty in the world, and that's a scandal when we have so many riches and resources to give to everyone. We all have to think about how we can become a little poorer.
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Jay-Jay Okocha
Nigerian Athlete
I can proudly say that I had no scandal throughout my career. And there was no serious injury worries because of what I was taught how to live off the pitch. It was very important.
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Paul Ryan
American Politician
This is what life is like with the Clintons. It is one scandal after another, and you never know what's coming next. They use the system to enrich themselves.
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Tiny Tim
American Musician
I read in one of the scandal sheets that there are UFO aliens living right now down deep in the Antarctic. I believe those things.
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Hector Elizondo
American Actor
I've dodged bullets but there's no scandal in my life.
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Pauley Perrette
American Actress
I ended up in college by accident. Everything in my life, I ended up in by accident. I was down south in this high school doing whatever. It could just not contain me. I quit school and took off and traveled around. Nobody knew where I was I just couldn't handle it anymore. It was a big scandal, I was gone. I left.
Quote examples
Darby Stanchfield
American Actress
When I'm grateful for all the blessings, it puts away all the stress about things not in my control. Things like long hours, aging, pollution, scandals... it helps me create perspective by just focusing on being grateful. Take that moment twice a day with yourself.
Quote examples
Kimberly Quinn
American Journalist
I think what happens when there's a scandal in your life, the things you depended on are taken away from you, and so you value what you have. I had two very nice little boys, so sweet, and a very good husband.
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Jordyn Woods
American Model
Working out is something that has helped me through everything. Through the grieving of my father, the scandals. It has been something that has helped me not only physically, but mentally and spiritually.
Quote examples
Shawn Mendes
Canadian Musician
I've never had a scandal, but I don't know if that's so much because I'm perfect, or because people aren't caring enough yet. Give it some time. I'll probably be very upset, but it's a part of the gig.
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Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
These days there is a lot of poverty in the world, and that's a scandal when we have so many riches and resources to give to everyone. We all have to think about how we can become a little poorer.
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Jay-Jay Okocha
Nigerian Athlete
I can proudly say that I had no scandal throughout my career. And there was no serious injury worries because of what I was taught how to live off the pitch. It was very important.
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Paul Ryan
American Politician
This is what life is like with the Clintons. It is one scandal after another, and you never know what's coming next. They use the system to enrich themselves.
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Tiny Tim
American Musician
I read in one of the scandal sheets that there are UFO aliens living right now down deep in the Antarctic. I believe those things.
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Hector Elizondo
American Actor
I've dodged bullets but there's no scandal in my life.
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