as in disgrace
a cause of shame
a scandal that for many years haunted the family of the banker convicted of embezzlement
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With Emilia Perez’s two Best Original Songs now imperiled because of the Karla tweet scandal, some folks are wondering if the door is now open for Warren to finally win.
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Vulture Staff, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
After a tumultuous few weeks of potentially campaign-derailing scandals, anyone could emerge triumphant.
—The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Lee is best friends with Kate’s character, Isla Gordon, the team’s president who was appointed to the job after a scandal forced her brother to resign.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Trump isn't the only politician to capitalize on scandal.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
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Vulture Staff, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
After a tumultuous few weeks of potentially campaign-derailing scandals, anyone could emerge triumphant.
—The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Lee is best friends with Kate’s character, Isla Gordon, the team’s president who was appointed to the job after a scandal forced her brother to resign.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Trump isn't the only politician to capitalize on scandal.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Scandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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