scandalization

Thân thiện

The public scandalization over the politician's actions was immense.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act of scandalizing: The action of causing outrage or moral shock by behaving in a way that is considered deeply improper or offensive. 2. The condition of being shocked: The state of experiencing profound shock, indignation, or moral outrage, typically due to witnessing improper behavior.

Usage and Examples

• The scandalization of the public was immediate when the corrupt dealings were exposed.
• Her open defiance of tradition caused great scandalization among the older members of the community.
• He could not hide his look of scandalization upon hearing the vulgar joke.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a reaction from a collective group (e.g., the public, a community, society) rather than an individual.
• It is frequently used in formal, journalistic, or sociological contexts when discussing public morality and social norms.

Variants and Related Words

• Scandalize (verb): To shock or horrify by acting in a way that offends moral sensibilities.
  • The politician's comments scandalized his constituents.
• Scandal (noun): An action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.
  • The financial scandal led to several resignations.
• Scandalous (adjective): Causing general public outrage by violating moral or legal principles.
  • The scandalous allegations were front-page news.

Synonyms

• Outrage
• Shocking
• Indignation
• Horror

Antonyms

• Approval
• Acceptance
• Indifference

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of scandalizing
2. the condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• scandalisation
• outrage