Scandal

/skˈændə‍l/

/ˈskændəɫ/

Scandal

the spread of disgraceful rumors or information about the private lives of individuals

synonyms : dirt

an event or action that is considered morally or legally wrong and causes public outrage or controversy

synonyms : outrage

Examples

1. The scandal took the company to the brink of bankruptcy.

2. The politician's approval rating has taken a beating in recent weeks due to a scandal.

3. After the embezzlement scandal, the accountant's name was mud among their former colleagues and clients.

4. The scandal cut the ground from under his feet, and he lost his job and reputation.