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Definition of scandalmonger

scandalmonger

/ˈskæn.dəlˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ/
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Plural:scandalmongers
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Adjective:scandalmongering
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Past Simple:scandalmongered
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Past Participle:scandalmongered
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Present Participle:scandalmongering
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scandalmonger Lexical Profile

scandalmonger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who habitually spreads or invents malicious rumors and scandals about others.

Example

"The celebrity sued the tabloid columnist, dismissing him as ashameless scandalmonger profiting from fabricated rumors."

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• verb

1

To circulate or promote malicious gossip and scandalous rumors.

Example

"Several sensationalist outlets continued to scandalmonger about the politician's private life throughout the campaign."

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• Nearby Words

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scandal
scandalize
scandalmonger
scandalmongering
scandalous
scandalously

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century by combining 'scandal' (from Late Latin scandalum, meaning 'stumbling block' or 'cause of offense') with 'monger' (from Old English mangere, meaning 'merchant' or 'trader').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scandalmonger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scandalmonger
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