scandal

• Sustantivo que designa una acción o suceso que provoca indignación, conmoción o vergüenza pública, a menudo vinculado a una falta moral o legal.

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.

   Escándalo público

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdiscreditdisgracedishonorinfamynotorietyodiumopprobriumoutrageshamestain

   Antónimoscreditgloryhonorpraise

2. Gossip or rumorB1informal

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

   Chisme o rumor escandaloso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdirtgossiphearsayrumortalktittle-tattle