Pronunciation: /skændəl/
noun an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
A1 The scandal was all over the news.
A2 The politician was involved in a scandal that cost him his career.
B1 The company tried to cover up the scandal, but it eventually came to light.
B2 The scandal rocked the entertainment industry and led to multiple resignations.
C1 The scandal exposed deep-rooted corruption within the government.
C2 The scandal had far-reaching implications and sparked a national debate on ethics and accountability.
verb not applicable
A1 The gossip about her scandalous behavior scandalized the whole town.
A2 The celebrity scandalized the public with their controversial actions.
B1 The politician's scandalous affair scandalized the nation and led to their resignation.
B2 The company's scandalous practices scandalized the industry and led to a major investigation.
C1 The scandal surrounding the CEO scandalized the shareholders and caused a significant drop in stock prices.
C2 The scandalous revelations about the government scandalized the entire country and led to widespread protests.
adjective not applicable
A1 The scandal magazine was full of juicy gossip.
A2 The scandal video went viral on social media.
B1 The scandalous behavior of the politician caused outrage among the public.
B2 The scandalous affair between the two celebrities was exposed by the tabloids.
C1 The scandalous revelations about corruption in the government led to widespread protests.
C2 The scandalous allegations against the company resulted in a major investigation by authorities.
adverb not applicable
A1 The scandal broke out in the small town.
A2 She whispered scandalously to her friend about the latest gossip.
B1 The scandalous behavior of the politician caused outrage among the public.
B2 The scandal surrounding the company's CEO led to his resignation.
C1 The scandalous affair between the two celebrities was splashed across the tabloids.
C2 The scandal involving government officials was exposed by investigative journalists.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The scandal shocked everyone in the small town.
A2 She couldn't believe the scandal that was unfolding before her eyes.
B1 The scandal involving the politician caused a lot of controversy.
B2 The company tried to cover up the scandal, but it eventually came to light.
C1 The scandal had far-reaching consequences for all those involved.
C2 The scandal rocked the entire industry and led to major reforms.
preposition not applicable
A1 The scandal at the bakery caused a lot of gossip in the small town.
A2 She was shocked by the scandal involving her favorite celebrity.
B1 The scandal surrounding the politician's finances led to calls for their resignation.
B2 The company tried to cover up the scandal, but it eventually came to light.
C1 The scandal rocked the entire industry and led to major reforms.
C2 The scandal was so widespread that it tarnished the reputation of everyone involved.
conjunction not applicable
A1 The scandal caused a lot of drama in the small town.
A2 The scandal involving the politician made headlines across the country.
B1 The scandal was a major setback for the company's reputation.
B2 The scandal resulted in several high-ranking officials being fired.
C1 The scandal rocked the political establishment and led to calls for reform.
C2 The scandal exposed widespread corruption at the highest levels of government.
interjection not applicable
A1 Scandal! I can't believe she said that.
A2 Scandal! The news is spreading like wildfire.
B1 Scandal! The company's CEO has been accused of embezzlement.
B2 Scandal! The government official's corruption scandal is all over the media.
C1 Scandal! The scandal involving the Prime Minister has caused uproar in the country.
C2 Scandal! The scandalous revelations have shocked the nation.
article not applicable
A1 The scandal involving the mayor made headlines in the local newspaper.
A2 The celebrity scandal caused a lot of gossip among their fans.
B1 The political scandal led to the resignation of several government officials.
B2 The financial scandal resulted in the company losing millions of dollars.
C1 The scandal exposed deep-rooted corruption within the organization.
C2 The scandal rocked the nation and led to widespread protests against the government.
formal The scandal surrounding the company's financial mismanagement has caused a major public outcry.
informal Did you hear about the scandal with the celebrity couple? It's all over social media.
slang That scandal was so juicy, it had everyone talking for weeks!
figurative The scandal was like a bombshell that rocked the entire industry.
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