scandal

Meanings

• noun

  An instance of public, official, or social dishonesty or misconduct.

• noun

  A situation in which something is revealed to be a dishonest or improper act, especially a scandal involving a famous person or organization.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scandal
mandal,andal,canal,vandal,pandal,mandala

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Variants

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scandal , scandals , scandaled , scandaling , scandal sheet , scandal sheets

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Forms

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scandals, scandalized, scandalizing

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Etymology

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The word 'scandal' comes from the Old French word 'escondre', meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal'. In Middle English, it came to mean 'a cause of shame or disgrace'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scandal sheet' refers to a publication that specializes in revealing personal or sensational information about public figures.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'scandalum' was a wooden platform with a rough surface used for public shaming.

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Related Concepts

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1. Misconduct: Misconduct refers to behavior that is considered to be improper, unethical, or illegal, especially by an organization or profession.

2. Whistleblower: A whistleblower is an individual who exposes any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or otherwise harmful to the public or to the interest of an organization.

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Culture

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Scandals have been a part of human society since ancient times and have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and media. They often serve as a reflection of the values and norms of a society and can lead to significant social and political changes.

How to Memorize "scandal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone is hiding something that they should not be, or a group or organization being exposed for dishonest or improper behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scandal' with the idea of something being hidden or concealed, and with the idea of shame or disgrace.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'S-C-A-N-D-A-L' to remember the meaning: 'S' for 'Something Concealed', 'C' for 'Causing Shame or Disgrace', 'A' for 'Against Norms or Ethics', 'N' for 'Negatively Affecting Reputation', 'D' for 'Damaging Trust', and 'L' for 'Leading to Social or Political Change'.

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