scandal

• Ein aufsehenerregendes Ereignis oder Verhalten, das öffentliche Empörung, Schock oder Schande auslöst, oft verbunden mit einem moralischen oder rechtlichen Vergehen. Auch ein solcher Vorfall selbst oder der daraus entstehende Skandal.

A noun referring to an action or event that causes public outrage, shock, or disgrace, often involving moral or legal wrongdoing.

1. Public disgraceB2formal

   An action or event that causes public outrage or shock due to being morally or legally wrong.

   Skandal

   • The politician resigned after the corruption scandal broke.
   • The company was involved in a major financial scandal.
   • The scandal ruined his reputation in the community.

   Synonymediscreditdisgracedishonorinfamynotorietyodiumopprobriumoutrageshamestain

   Antonymecreditgloryhonorpraise

2. Gossip or rumorB1informal

   Talk about the shocking or immoral actions of others, often spread informally.

   Klatsch und Tratsch

   • The neighbors love to gossip about the latest scandal.
   • She heard a scandal about her coworker's secret affair.
   • The tabloids are full of celebrity scandals.

   Synonymedirtgossiphearsayrumortalktittle-tattle