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scandalize Synonyms

Another word for scandalize

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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 shock polite society upon its premiere."

Strongest
shock
appall
outrage
Strong
horrify
offend
affront
disgust
revolt

Opposites of scandalize

The opposite of scandalize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

edify
delight
please
appease
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• Nearby Words

scamster
scan
scandal
scandalize
scandalmonger
scandalmongering
scandalous

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