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scandalize
[skan-dl-ahyz]
verb (used with object)
to shock or horrify by something considered immoral or improper.
Nautical.to spill the wind from or reduce the exposed area of (a sail) in an unusual manner.
scandalize
/ ˈæԻəˌɪ /
verb
(tr) to shock, as by improper behaviour
Other Word Forms
- scandalization noun
- scandalizer noun
- unscandalized adjective
- ˈԻ岹ˌ noun
- ˌԻ岹ˈپDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of scandalize1
Example Sentences
When published, Hine’s haunting pictures scandalized America, and laws to protect kids emerged.
These events scandalize, yet “The Girl With the Needle” is most intriguing when it lingers in its disturbing fictions, which come to life with exceptional style.
Saddened, for sure, and no doubt even scandalized — but not shocked.
They rarely go anywhere and are constantly scandalized.
The story scandalized the community; Gracie went to jail.
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