Scandalized

verb

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.verbTo cause great offense to (someone).

2.verbTo reproach.

3.verbTo disgrace.

4.verbTo libel.

5.verbTo reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.

6.adjectiveHaving been the subject of a scandal; disgraced.

Synonyms

scandalised disgraced scandal-plagued scandalous dishonored dishonoured disgraceful infamous shamed opprobrious blacklisted dishonest

Rhymes With

surmised utilized devised recognized ostracized surprised scrutinized mesmerized

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