Scandal | Mean of scandal in English Dictionary

/ˈskændl̟/

• Noun
• an occurrence in which people are shocked and upset because of behavior that is morally or legally wrong
1. There was a major scandal involving the mayor's ties with the Mob.
2. Government officials were caught in an embezzlement scandal.
3. Her behavior caused a scandal at school.
4. a drug/sex scandal
5. His actions brought scandal on the team. [=his actions disgraced the team]
6. There was never a hint/trace of scandal during her time in office.
• talk about the shocking or immoral things that people have done or are believed to have done
1. The gossip magazine is filled with rumors and scandal.
• something that is shocking, upsetting, or unacceptable
1. The high price of gas these days is a scandal.
2. It's a scandal that this city doesn't have a movie theater.