scandal

US /ˈskæn.dəl/
UK /ˈskæn.dəl/
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1.

an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage

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The politician resigned after a financial scandal.
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The company was involved in a major corruption scandal.
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2.

damage to reputation or public disgrace caused by a scandalous event

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The incident brought great scandal to the royal family.
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His actions caused a public scandal.
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