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scandalize Antonyms

Opposite of scandalize

Pinning down the opposite of scandalize requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To shock or horrify someone by an action or statement perceived as immoral, improper, or offensive to social conventions.

Usage Example

"The playwright's bold critique of Victorian hypocrisy managed to edify polite society upon its premiere."

Strong
edify
delight
please
appease

Similar words to scandalize

Words similar to scandalize shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

shock
appall
outrage
horrify
offend
affront
disgust
revolt
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• Nearby Words

scampish
scan
scandal
scandalize
scandalmongering
scandalous
scandalously

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scandalize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scandalize
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