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scandal

Pronunciation: [ˈskændl]

Word

Learn how to use scandal in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “social issue”

(noun) a situation that causes people to be shocked because someone did something wrong or unfair. It's like when someone famous does something bad, and everyone talks about it.

Example

The politician faced a scandal when it was revealed he had lied about his past.

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It is not a scandal if someone simply disagrees with another person's opinion.

Example

What was the scandal that everyone was discussing last week?

Context: “news/media”

(noun) a public incident that causes a lot of attention and often involves gossip. Many people love reading about scandals in magazines or online.

Example

The celebrity's love life became a scandal that sold many magazines.

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There was no scandal this time; it was just a kind story about the celebrity's charity work.

Example

Can you tell me about the latest scandal in Hollywood?

Context: “moral behavior”

(noun) a behavior that goes against moral rules and makes others upset. It’s when someone is thought to be bad or immoral.

Example

His actions were considered a scandal in the community because they were very disrespectful.

Example

Helping others is not a scandal; it is seen as a good deed.

Example

Why do some people think cheating is a scandal?

How to pronounce scandal

Pronunciation: [ˈskændl]

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