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verb
To cause great offense to (someone); to shock with something scandalous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To reproach.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, transitive
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verb
To disgrace.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, transitive
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verb
To libel; to create scandal about (someone or something).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, transitive
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verb
To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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verb
strike with disgust or revulsion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: shock, offend, scandalise, appal, appall, outrage
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: disgust, revolt, nauseate, sicken, churn up
History
From Latin scandalizō, from Ancient Greek σκανδαλίζω (skandalízō). By surface analysis, scandal + -ize.
From scantle.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
