scandal
- Noun. An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
- Noun. Damage to one's reputation.
- Noun. Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.
- Noun. (theology) Religious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit.
- Noun. (theology) Something which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense.
- Noun. Defamatory talk; gossip, slander.
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