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scandal

他動詞[C] 可算名詞

複数形: scandals過去分詞: scandalized現在分詞: scandalizing

The word carries a heavy weight of public judgment and social shame. It is not merely a mistake or a crime, but a transgression that violates the shared moral expectations of a community. The feeling is one of betrayal and shock, often involving a fall from grace for someone in a position of power. In modern usage, it often oscillates between genuine moral outrage and a form of tabloid entertainment. While it can describe a devastating life event, it is frequently used in political contexts to describe a strategic crisis that requires damage control.

Countable when referring to specific incidents of public outrage, such as a corruption scandal or a cheating scandal.

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名詞

[someone][something]

An action or event widely regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing public outrage

"The politician's financial scandal led to his immediate resignation."

他動詞

[someone]

To shock or offend the sensibilities of others by behaving improperly

"The couple's public displays of affection scandalized the conservative town."