scandalize

verb

Definition of scandalizenext
as in to offend

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Recent Examples of scandalize His immigration policy aims to scandalize a broad class of voting citizens by demonizing the non-citizen minority. — Ben Bayer, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026 Its jarring vision of family and class scandalized many and vaulted Bellocchio into the forefront of his country’s cinema. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2026 Refreshingly, Michelle didn’t seem all that impressed or scandalized by my position at the Kinsey Institute. — Dr. Justin R. Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 As Alexandra Plakias has noted, philosophical about-faces should not scandalize us; they should be honored. — Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scandalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandalize
  1. offend
  2. displease
  3. outrage
  4. nauseate
  5. sicken
  6. frighten
  7. revolt
  8. amaze
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  • Are the Norwegian authorities concerned for children’s safety — or are they offended by this family’s rigidly patriarchal beliefs, which include intolerance toward homosexuality?
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Nathan is offended and starts going on his usual rant about not tolerating disrespect toward his family.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of offend
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  • The sickly scent of alcohol filled the air and, when mixed with accompanying cigar smoke, combined for an odor most might find displeasing.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • While most of the male cops were unhappy with the gender integration of the department, a lot of the women officers were displeased, too.
    — Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of displease
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  • Bucks fans outraged with sponsor choice Some Bucks fans were not happy with the organization partnering with Uline and within hours of the announcement voiced their frustrations with the decision.
    — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Israelis poured into the streets, outraged that Netanyahu had squandered opportunities to reach a deal that might have saved them.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of outrage
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  • Many also feel nauseated, throw up or break out in a blotchy rash a few days in.
    — Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Some of their stomachs endure the nauseating exercise without producing vomit.
    — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of nauseate
Verb
  • Outbreaks this year in Louisiana and last year in Florida sickened multiple children, including at least one who developed the same life-changing kidney condition as Brooklyn.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This can include cases in which toxic chemicals drift into neighboring fields or communities and sicken people.
    — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of sicken
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  • Families confronting a devastating diagnosis may already be frightened, grieving and overwhelmed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But Cardinale acknowledged layoffs would be part of the cost-cuts, a prospect that frightened many in Hollywood after endless waves of job cuts at the two companies.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of frighten
Verb
  • Connecting suffrage to the early civil rights movement, Dowd Hall demonstrates how a sizable network of churchgoing white women revolted against the white patriarchy and helped put an end to lynching in the South.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • As yields surged over the summer, he was unfazed, saying there was still no sign that the bond vigilantes were revolting.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of revolt
Verb
  • What amazes me is there seems to be a wide swath of Michiganders who don’t seem to mind being lied to.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
  • And especially with the stock market—I’m amazed the stock market still hasn’t really taken the hit.
    — Victoria Feng, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of amaze

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“Scandalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandalize. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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