scandal
Translation
scandal, outrage
Examples
The political scandal dominated the news.
The political scandal dominated the news.
It was a scandal that he was not punished.
It was a scandal that he was not punished.
Grammar Patterns
a scandal involving (sb./sth.) a scandal about (sb./sth.) It was a scandal involving a famous actor.
It is a scandal that... It is shocking that... It is a scandal that they were never caught.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disgrace, outrage, affair, controversy
Etymology
From Greek 'skandalon' (a trap, a stumbling block).
Memory Tips
Think of a scandal as a 'trap' that causes someone to 'stumble' in their reputation.