scandals
scandals is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, scandals is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofscandals
- An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
Example: "Their affair was reported as a scandal by most tabloids."
- Damage to one's reputation.
Example: "The incident brought considerable scandal to his family."
- Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.
Example: "When their behaviour was made public it caused a great scandal."
- Religious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit.
- Something which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense.
- Defamatory talk; gossip, slander.
Example: "According to village scandal, they weren't even married."
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