How Do You Spell SCANDALIZE?

Pronunciation: [skˈandə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Scandalize is a verb that means to shock or offend someone's morals or values. It is spelled with three syllables: /ˈskændəlaɪz/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, similar to the "a" in "cat." The "c" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound, followed by a short "a." The second syllable is pronounced with a long "i" sound, similar to the "i" in "ice." The final syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, similar to the "a" in "sofa."

SCANDALIZE Meaning and Definition

1. To scandalize means to cause shock, outrage, or offense by one's words, actions, or behavior, particularly in ways that violate societal norms or established moral standards. It refers to an act of highlighting, exposing, or spreading information about actions or events considered disgraceful, immoral, or socially unacceptable, with the intention of arousing public condemnation or disgust.

   The act of scandalizing often involves bringing negative attention to someone or something by revealing or exaggerating misconduct, corruption, or scandalous behavior. This may include revealing private or confidential information, exposing deceit, fraud, or corruption, or publicly criticizing someone in a manner that undermines their reputation or credibility.

   Scandalizing is frequently used in the context of politics, entertainment, and public figures, where individuals or organizations may be targeted to tarnish their reputation, popularity, or public image. It is often fueled by sensationalism and can lead to intense media scrutiny, public backlash, or even legal consequences if the exposed actions are illegal or unethical.

   The purpose of scandalizing may vary, ranging from genuine efforts to expose wrongdoing and hold individuals or institutions accountable, to instances of character assassination, personal vendettas, or manipulative tactics to discredit someone's integrity or achievements.

Common Misspellings for SCANDALIZE

• scandalist
• scandale
• scandalis
• scandalise
• scandilise
• acandalize
• zcandalize
• xcandalize
• scandallize
• scandalizee
• scanadalize
• scandolize
• scandileize

Etymology of SCANDALIZE

The word "scandalize" has its roots in the Latin word "scandalizare" which means "to cause offense or stumbling". The Latin term is derived from the Greek word "skandalizō" which has a similar meaning. The Greek term is further derived from the noun "skandalon", which originally referred to the trigger of a trap or snare for catching animals. Over time, the term evolved metaphorically to signify anything that caused an individual to stumble or fall into sin, leading to the modern meaning of scandalize as causing moral shock or offense.

Similar spelling words for SCANDALIZE

• scandalmonger,
• scandinavian,
• scandal,
• Schindler,
• scandinavia,
• scantling,
• scandent,
• schendel,
• scandalise,
• sciaenidae,
• scandalous,
• scoundrel,
• Schindele,
• scandium,
• scandalously,
• sciaenid,
• Schnider.

Conjugate verb Scandalize

CONDITIONAL

I would scandalize

you would scandalize

he/she/it would scandalize

we would scandalize

they would scandalize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be scandalizing

you would be scandalizing

he/she/it would be scandalizing

we would be scandalizing

they would be scandalizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have scandalize

you would have scandalize

he/she/it would have scandalize

we would have scandalize

they would have scandalize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been scandalizing

you would have been scandalizing

he/she/it would have been scandalizing

we would have been scandalizing

they would have been scandalizing

FUTURE

I will scandalize

you will scandalize

he/she/it will scandalize

we will scandalize

they will scandalize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be scandalizing

you will be scandalizing

he/she/it will be scandalizing

we will be scandalizing

they will be scandalizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have scandalized

you will have scandalized

he/she/it will have scandalized

we will have scandalized

they will have scandalized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been scandalizing

you will have been scandalizing

he/she/it will have been scandalizing

we will have been scandalizing

they will have been scandalizing

IMPERATIVE

you scandalize

we let´s scandalize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to scandalize

PAST

I scandalized

you scandalized

he/she/it scandalized

we scandalized

they scandalized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was scandalizing

you were scandalizing

he/she/it was scandalizing

we were scandalizing

they were scandalizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

scandalized

PAST PERFECT

I had scandalized

you had scandalized

he/she/it had scandalized

we had scandalized

they had scandalized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been scandalizing

you had been scandalizing

he/she/it had been scandalizing

we had been scandalizing

they had been scandalizing

PRESENT

I scandalize

you scandalize

he/she/it scandalizes

we scandalize

they scandalize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am scandalizing

you are scandalizing

he/she/it is scandalizing

we are scandalizing

they are scandalizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

scandalizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have scandalized

you have scandalized

he/she/it has scandalized

we have scandalized

they have scandalized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been scandalizing

you have been scandalizing

he/she/it has been scandalizing

we have been scandalizing

they have been scandalizing

I would have scandalized

we would have scandalized

you would have scandalized

he/she/it would have scandalized

they would have scandalized