scandalize
Translation
scandalise, shock, offend, outrage
Examples
His behavior scandalized the whole town.
His behaviour scandalised the whole town.
They were scandalized by her revealing dress.
They were scandalised by her revealing dress.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to shock or offend (sb.) His behavior scandalized the whole town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shock, offend, appall, outrage
Etymology
From 'scandal' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. Literally 'to make a scandal'.
Memory Tips
Think of an action that creates a 'scandal'. The '-ize' suffix turns the noun into a verb.