scandalize

scan·dal·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skan-dl-ahyz]
- /ˈskæn dlˌaɪz/
- /ˈskæn.dəl.aɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skan-dl-ahyz]
- /ˈskæn dlˌaɪz/

Definitions of scandalize word

verb with object scandalize to shock or horrify by something considered immoral or improper. 1
verb with object scandalize Nautical. to spill the wind from or reduce the exposed area of (a sail) in an unusual manner. 1
transitive verb scandalize offend sb morally 1
verb scandalize If something scandalizes people, they are shocked or offended by it. 0
verb scandalize to shock, as by improper behaviour 0
verb transitive scandalize to slander; defame 0

See all 7 definitions of scandalize

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Origin of scandalize

First appearance:

before 1480

One of the 25% oldest English words

1480-90; < Late Latin scandalizāre < Late Greek skandalízein. See scandal, -ize

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Parts of speech for Scandalize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scandalize

scandalize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scandalize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scandalize

verb scandalize

backbite — to talk spitefully about (an absent person)
bad mouth — Slang. to speak critically and often disloyally of; disparage: Why do you bad-mouth your family so much?
be-little — to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.
bespatter — to splash all over, as with dirty water
blistered — a thin vesicle on the skin, containing watery matter or serum, as from a burn or other injury.

All 36 Synonyms of scandalize