Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scandalize
verb
/ˈskændəˌlaɪz/
Definition
to shock or horrify someone by a perceived violation of morality or propriety.
Examples
- The politician’s actions scandalized the community.
- It’s hard to believe that such a small mistake could scandalize so many people.
- His controversial art was designed to scandalize the audience.
Meaning
Scandalize means to cause someone to feel shocked or offended, often because of immorality or wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- offend
- shock
- appall
- outrage
