"scandal" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈskændəl/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-scandal.wav [UK] Forms: scandal [singular], scandals [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A scandal is an event that involves people doing bad things that cause shame. People tend to talk and think badly about people who are involved in scandals.
    Sense id: simple-scandal-en-noun-PM4j3Dht
     
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