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scandalization

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scan·dal·ize  (skndl-z)
tr.v. scan·dal·ized, scan·dal·iz·ing, scan·dal·iz·es
1. To offend the moral sensibilities of: a lurid incident that scandalized the whole town.
2. Archaic To dishonor; disgrace.
scandal·i·zation (--zshn) n.
scandal·izer n.
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Noun1.scandalization - the condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior)
scandalisation
condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
2.scandalization - the act of scandalizing
scandalisation, outrage
affront, insult - a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"


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cried Amy, dropping the reins and holding out both hands, to the great scandalization of a French mamma, who hastened her daughter's steps, lest she should be demoralized by beholding the free manners of these `mad English'.
Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
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