scandalize
IPA: skˈændʌɫaɪz
verb
- (transitive) To cause great offense to (someone).
- (transitive) To reproach.
- (transitive) To disgrace.
- (transitive) To libel.
- (nautical) To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.
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Examples of "scandalize" in Sentences
- The tabloids loved to scandalize every little detail of the celebrity's personal life
- The politician's controversial remarks scandalized the entire nation
- She was afraid to speak her mind for fear of scandalizing her conservative family
- The scandalous affair between the boss and his secretary scandalized the entire office
- Some people enjoy scandalizing others by spreading false rumors and gossip
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