noun
Meaning 1
The process of scandalizing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
scandalization
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noun
Meaning 2
the act of scandalizing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: scandalisation, outrage
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: insult, affront
noun
Meaning 3
the condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: scandalisation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: condition, status
History
Etymology
From scandalize + -ation.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Portuguese: escandalização — the process of scandalizing
- Swedish: skandalisering — the process of scandalizing