Synonyms of scandals

scandals

noun

plural of scandal

as in disgraces

a cause of shame

a scandal that for many years haunted the family of the banker convicted of embezzlement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgraces
• reflections
• stains
• reproaches
• stigmas
• dishonors
• opprobriums
• taints
• blots
• slurs
• brands
• smirches
• spots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• credits
• honors
• treasures
• jewels
• glories
• boasts
• prides

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scandals

Jim Bakker, the pioneering TV evangelist who became a symbol of the glitz and greed of the 1980s when his PTL empire near Charlotte collapsed amid scandals, died Monday. — Melissa Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Bolsonaro will likely lean into his messaging on affordability and link the president to corruption scandals. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Season 2 of the Ryan Murphy series will see the lawyers of Grant, Ronson & Greene back for another season of scandals, secrets, and stilettos. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

But Brazilians now used to corruption scandals might not be swayed. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Fox and its founder, Rupert Murdoch, have faced controversies, scandals and litigation before. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026

Paxton also unveiled an ad Friday trying to address his numerous corruption and personal scandals, which are documented in legal filings. — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Petrobras and large construction firms were building Brazil’s regional clout through development; the scandals of the 2010s undercut their influence. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026

The high-profile Cornell case is just one of the latest fraternity scandals. — Pietro A. Sasso, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026