scandal

/ˈskændl/
noun
  1. An event or situation that shocks people because it involves dishonest or immoral behavior, especially by someone famous or in a position of power.
    • The politician resigned after a huge financial scandal.
    • The school was rocked by a cheating scandal involving several teachers.
    • The scandal about the company's pollution was all over the news.
  2. Talk or reports about the immoral or shocking behavior of others; gossip.
    • The town was buzzing with scandal after the mayor's arrest.
    • The magazine is full of scandal about celebrities.
    • She loves to spread scandal about her neighbors.
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