Political Scandals

noun an event or set of circumstances that is of concern

• The company's handling of the financial affair was under scrutiny by the board of directors.
• I heard about the scandalous affair between the CEO and his assistant.
• Did you hear about the affair going on between those two coworkers?
• The affair between art and technology continues to evolve in the modern world.

noun a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof

• The police are currently investigating the allegation of fraud against the company.
• I heard about the allegation that he cheated on the exam.
• I can't believe the allegation that she stole my phone!
• The allegation of corruption cast a dark shadow over the politician's reputation.

noun a form of communication, such as newspapers, television, or social media, that is used to share information or news about someone or something in a negative or unfavorable way

• The company is facing a lot of bad press due to the recent scandal.
• The company is getting a ton of bad press because of what happened.
• The company is getting roasted in the media with all this bad press.
• The bad press is like a dark cloud hanging over the company's reputation.

noun a shocking or unexpected event, especially one that has a powerful effect

adjective relating to or characteristic of a bombshell; stunning or sensational

• The news of the bombshell report shook the political landscape.
• Did you hear about the bombshell that was dropped at the meeting?
• She dropped a bombshell when she revealed her secret to everyone.
• Her stunning beauty was a bombshell at the party.

verb to pay someone in order to persuade them to act in one's favor, especially illegally or dishonestly

• The company was accused of trying to buy off government officials to secure the contract.
• He thought he could buy off the police officer with a bribe.
• She tried to buy off her friends with free drinks at the bar.
• You can't just buy off your problems, you have to face them head on.

verb to cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

adjective having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

• The investigation uncovered evidence of corrupt practices within the company.
• I heard that the mayor is involved in some corrupt dealings.
• The whole system is so corrupt, it's ridiculous.
• Power has a way of corrupting even the most well-intentioned individuals.

noun Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery

adjective Corrupt (having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain)

• The government is cracking down on corruption within its ranks.
• Everyone knows there's corruption going on in that company.
• That politician is as corrupt as they come.
• Corruption is like a cancer that eats away at society.

adjective Despicable is an adjective that describes something or someone as deserving of strong condemnation or contempt.

• His despicable actions were met with swift consequences.
• I can't believe she did something so despicable.
• That guy is just plain despicable.
• The storm's despicable fury left a path of destruction in its wake.

adjective describing something that is deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

• The general's ignominious defeat in battle led to his resignation.
• Losing the championship game was an ignominious end to the season.
• Getting fired from the job was such an ignominious blow to his ego.
• The actor's ignominious fall from grace was the talk of the town.

noun a complicated and confusing situation; a misunderstanding or disagreement with complex and entangled elements

• The legal imbroglio surrounding the company's merger has caused delays in the process.
• The imbroglio between the neighbors over the property line is getting out of hand.
• I can't believe the imbroglio that happened at the party last night!
• Her mind was a tangled imbroglio of conflicting thoughts and emotions.

verb to show that someone is involved in a crime or a dishonest act

adjective having been shown to be involved in a crime or a dishonest act

• The evidence clearly implicated him in the crime.
• They found fingerprints that implicated him.
• He got implicated in the whole mess.
• Her actions implicated her in the scandal.

verb to formally accuse or charge someone with a serious crime

• The suspect was indicted by the grand jury for embezzlement.
• They finally indicted him for the crime he committed.
• They got indicted for pulling off that heist.
• The company was indicted for its unethical business practices.

noun the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed

adjective deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

• The criminal's actions brought him infamy in the eyes of the public.
• His infamy spread quickly throughout the small town.
• That guy's infamy is off the charts!
• The artist's controversial piece achieved a level of infamy that propelled her to fame.

adjective well-known or famous for something negative or undesirable

• The notorious criminal was finally apprehended by the police.
• That guy is just notorious for always being late.
• She's the most notorious gossip in town.
• The company's CEO has become notorious for his ruthless business tactics.

adjective Deserving censure or condemnation; blameworthy.

• The judge deemed the defendant's actions to be reprehensible and sentenced him to prison.
• I can't believe you did something so reprehensible, it's really disappointing.
• That was a totally reprehensible move, dude.
• His behavior was like a dark cloud of reprehensible actions hanging over the company.

noun a structure used to control the flow of water, such as a gate in a dam or canal

• The water gate at the dam controls the flow of water into the reservoir.
• Don't forget to close the water gate after you're done watering the garden.
• I accidentally left the water gate open and flooded the yard.
• The scandal was like opening a water gate of corruption in the government.

noun the practice of seeking personal gain through corrupt or dishonest business dealings

• The investigation revealed evidence of jobbery within the government procurement process.
• The company was accused of jobbery for giving preferential treatment to certain employees.
• I heard there's a lot of jobbery going on in that department.
• The corrupt official was known for his jobbery, always finding ways to benefit personally from his position.

noun a compound word formed by combining 'bigot' and 'gate', typically used to describe a scandal involving bigotry

• The scandal known as 'bigotgate' erupted when offensive comments made by a public figure were leaked to the press.
• Everyone is talking about 'bigotgate' and how it's causing a lot of drama in the political scene.
• I can't believe the mess that 'bigotgate' has caused - it's like a soap opera playing out in real life.
• The repercussions of 'bigotgate' have cast a dark shadow over the reputation of the organization involved.