scandalize — to shock or offend someone by doing something that is considered morally wrong or improper
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to shock or offend someone by doing something that is considered morally wrong or improper
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskændəˌlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- Her decision to quit her job and become a street performer scandalized her conservative parents.
- The CEO's habit of wearing pajamas to board meetings scandalized the entire company.
- My grandmother was scandalized when she found out I eat pizza with chopsticks.
scandalize
VERB[/ˈskændəˌlaɪz/]
to shock or offend someone by doing something that is considered morally wrong or improper
Shocking people with inappropriate behavior
They scandalize with vandalize, until we realize!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek skandalon meaning 'trap' or 'stumbling block,' the word passed through Latin and evolved in English to denote moral or social offense. The original sense of a physical obstacle metaphorically extended to describe the moral transgression or shame that causes someone to stumble in their conduct or reputation.
Breakdown
skandalon (Greek: trap, stumbling block) + -ize (suffix forming verbs meaning 'to cause to be' or 'to treat as'). The verb form developed to mean 'to cause scandal to' or 'to shock and offend morally.'
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📝Examples
“Her decision to quit her job and become a street performer scandalized her conservative parents.”
“The CEO's habit of wearing pajamas to board meetings scandalized the entire company.”
“My grandmother was scandalized when she found out I eat pizza with chopsticks.”
“The teacher's inappropriate comments scandalized the students and their parents.”
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