Scandalisation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The public's scandalisation by the politician's affair was evident in their overwhelming disapproval.
- Her neighbours expressed scandalisation at the loud parties that took place in her rented house every weekend.
- The tabloid press played a significant role in the scandalisation of celebrities through salacious headlines.
- Many people's scandalisation turned to outrage when they discovered the scale of the corruption within the government.
- The parents of the pupils showed considerable scandalisation upon learning about the teacher's unprofessional actions in the staff room.
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Meaning 2
The act of scandalizing.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The documentary film was a critic of the government's policies and sparked scandalisation worldwide, drawing attention to the corruption and abuse of power.
- Their reckless behavior and lavish spending sparked widespread scandalisation within the conservative community, leading to public outcry.
- The expose of the corporate's reckless disregard for environmental welfare caused a scandalisation that led to massive protests and calls for change.
- As the scandalisation around the leader's secret life grew, more people began questioning the moral integrity of those in power.
- The swift scandalisation of the celebrity's secret history was proof that even the rich and famous aren't immune to the consequences of their actions.