/ˈskændl/
scan·dal
BrE /ˈskændl/
NAmE /ˈskændl/
[C, U]
behaviour or an event that people think is morally or legally wrong and causes public feelings of shock or anger
a series of sex scandals
to cause/create a scandal
The scandal broke (= became known to the public) in May.
There has been no hint of scandal during his time in office.
[U]
talk or reports about the shocking or immoral things that people have done or are thought to have done
to spread scandal
newspapers full of scandal
[sing.]
~ (that…)
an action, attitude, etc. that you think is shocking and not at all acceptable
SYN disgrace
It is a scandal that such a large town has no orchestra.