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scandalize

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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.
scandalize or -ise
Verb
[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised to shock or be shocked by improper behaviour
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.scandalizescandalize - strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
appal, appall, outrage, scandalise, shock, offend
churn up, sicken, disgust, nauseate, revolt - cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of; "The pornographic pictures sickened us"
Translations
scandalize [ˈskændəlaɪz] vt → escandalizar
scandalize [ˈskændəlaɪz] vt → scandaliser, indigner
scandalize [ˈskændəlaɪz] scandal vt → schockieren
scandalize [ˈskændəlaɪz] vt → scandalizzare


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