Other Words for Scandal

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Scandal as a Noun has these synonyms:

slander, libel, aspersion, innuendo, insinuation, abuse, dirt, defilement, defamation, slur, smear, taint, blemish, spot, stigma, smirch, black mark or spot, blot (on the escutcheon), (badge of) infamy, skeleton in the cupboard, blot on one's copybook
Example: His cowardice brought scandal to the name that could never be lived down.

Scandal as a Verb has these synonyms:

discredit, damage, calumny, ignominy, obloquy, dishonour, degradation, disrepute, infamy
Example: The scandal resulting from their being found together could never be lived down. The breath of scandal never touched her.

shame, disgrace, embarrassment, sin, outrage
Example: It is a scandal how much of the money raised for charity goes into the pockets of the fund-raisers.

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