scandal

• Substantivo que designa um acontecimento ou ação que causa indignação, choque ou vergonha pública, geralmente ligado a um ato moralmente condenável ou ilegal.

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.

   Escândalo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdiscreditdisgracedishonorinfamynotorietyodiumopprobriumoutrageshamestain

   Antônimoscreditgloryhonorpraise

2. Gossip or rumorB1informal

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

   Fofoca ou boato

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdirtgossiphearsayrumortalktittle-tattle