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Definitions for: Scandalize [v] strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
Webster (1913) Definition: Scan"dal*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scandalized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Scandalizing.] [F. scandaliser, L.
scandalizare, from Gr. skandali`zein.]
1. To offend the feelings or the conscience of (a person) by
some action which is considered immoral or criminal; to
bring shame, disgrace, or reproach upon.
I demand who they are whom we scandalize by using
harmless things. --Hooker.
The congregation looked on in silence, the better
class scandalized, and the lower orders, some
laughing, others backing the soldier or the
minister, as their fancy dictated. --Sir W.
Scott.
2. To reproach; to libel; to defame; to slander.
To tell his tale might be interpreted into
scandalizing the order. --Sir W.
Scott.
Synonyms: appal, appall, offend, outrage, scandalise, shock
See Also: churn up, disgust, nauseate, revolt, sicken
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