as in to offend
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of scandalize
Nathan is scandalized by this while the show is titillated.
—
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
With the Pumps scandalized, Silver left to form West Coast Elite, taking a number of Pump-N-Run players with him.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
The story flashes back to the birth of Elphaba, whose green skin shocks and scandalizes her parents.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
The case scandalized the establishment and the brother was jailed for advocating acts prejudicial to the security of Singapore.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for scandalize
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
With the Pumps scandalized, Silver left to form West Coast Elite, taking a number of Pump-N-Run players with him.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
The story flashes back to the birth of Elphaba, whose green skin shocks and scandalizes her parents.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
The case scandalized the establishment and the brother was jailed for advocating acts prejudicial to the security of Singapore.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for scandalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandalize
Verb
-
My group chat plotted how many Canadian flags would sufficiently offend at a sports bar.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
-
The community votes on these notes and the one deemed most accurate is displayed underneath the offending tweet.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
That could displease the White House, as Mr. Trump pivots toward Russia seeking to bring a swift end to the conflict.—
Kim Barker,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Release Date Confirmed: Your Schedule For The Newest iPhone Other potential concerns are that President Trump could use IRS audits as retribution against his political adversaries and others who have displeased him.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The skit outraged several Trump supporters for pushing racist stereotypes of Republicans.—
Heather Hunter,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
17 Feb. 2025
-
The Tocqueville paradox nicely captures the idea of concept creep and explains how people today can be outraged at (historically speaking) minor social injustices, despite being surrounded by (historically speaking) unprecedented equality.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Americans are nauseated as an outbreak of the stomach flu hits the country.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
-
Although the drink was nontoxic, the student had a headache and felt nauseated after drinking the mixture and had to be hospitalized, officials said.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American-Statesman,
8 Mar. 2024
Verb
-
There’s no update on this outbreak on the CDC website, which usually provides the most detailed breakdown (people sickened, hospitalizations, ill people by state, investigation details) of outbreaks.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Disease: Outbreaks of measles in parts of Texas and New Mexico have sickened nearly 100 people, according to state health officials.—
Emmett Lindner,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
On the streets, conservative protesters, frightened that the left could win the next election, have rallied to Yoon.—
ROBERT E. KELLY,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Feb. 2025
-
That frightened stray kitten forgot her fears and moved up on that ball of paper and batted it across the floor and then batted it again.—
Carole Wendt,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Their revolting stench attracts flies and other insects that are irresistibly drawn to the smell of carrion.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
-
Ecco qui! Don’t be surprised, however, if your delicious creamy sauce separates into a revolting lumpy paste.—
The Physics arXiv Blog,
Discover Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
What amazed me was that Zeah was already on home detention for a rack of serious criminal charges.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
-
The Chiefs didn’t amaze us on an every-game basis, not really, anyway.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scandalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandalize. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share