scandalisation

• Substantivo que designa o ato ou efeito de escandalizar, ou seja, causar choque, indignação ou revolta por comportamento considerado inaceitável, bem como o próprio estado de escândalo ou indignação.

A noun referring to the state of being shocked or outraged by improper behavior, or the act of causing such shock or outrage.

1. State of being shockedC1formal

   The condition of being shocked or offended by improper or immoral behavior.

   Estado de choque

   • The scandalisation of the public was immediate after the news broke.
   • Her scandalisation at the rude comment was evident on her face.
   • The community's scandalisation led to calls for stricter rules.

   Sinônimosdismayhorrorindignationoffenseoutrageshock

2. Act of shockingC1formal

   The act of causing shock or outrage through improper or offensive actions.

   Escandalização

   • The politician's scandalisation of his opponents backfired.
   • The artist's work was a deliberate scandalisation of traditional values.
   • Scandalisation of the audience was not his intention, but it happened anyway.

   Sinônimosaffrontoffenseoutrageprovocationshock

   Antônimoscomfortdelightedificationgratificationpleasure