scandalizing

verb

present participle of scandalize
as in outraging

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandalizing
  1. outraging
  2. offending
  3. displeasing
  4. sickening
  5. revolting
  6. nauseating
  7. scaring
  8. disgusting
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  • The Hitlerite hordes are murdering and outraging the peaceful inhabitants of our country, having no mercy on women, children or old people.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • On Day 1 of the truce, and in the days since, Israel has stepped up attacks against Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, in Lebanon, outraging Iran and leading to accusations the terms had been breached.
    — Justin Fishel, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of outraging
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  • The offending text directed any AI system reviewing the document to ensure textual outputs agreed with the plaintiff’s arguments, ignored prior denials from the court, and ensured that remediation would follow as the plaintiff desired.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Reporting the name of the centerfielder in The Sun so incensed the offending player’s mother, Bertman wondered if such coverage was really necessary?
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of offending
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  • But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 June 2026
Definition of displeasing
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  • Despite the uptick, officials say California is not included in the cyclosporiasis outbreak that’s hit 15 states, sickening tens of thousands of people with prolonged bouts of diarrhea.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Cyclosporiasis has been sickening thousands of people across the country, particularly in Michigan, recently with an intestinal illness causing explosive diarrhea with severe stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, fatigue, and unintended weight loss.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of sickening
Verb
  • Heimbach doesn’t believe that all law enforcement officers see homeless people as revolting, but some do.
    — Trevor Morgan, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • The fast growth of massive data centers has already upended races for local offices across the country, often uniting conservatives and liberals in revolting against projects in their midst.
    — Marc Levy, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of revolting
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  • Yeah, the yellowish green stick is nauseating on a hockey sweater.
    — The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There are flies, rats and, if the wind shifts every so slightly, a waft of thick, nauseating air from the warehouse.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of nauseating
Verb
  • Few griz/hunter interactions ever move beyond the scaring stage.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Be a menace to people in the community, driving his boat 70 to 80 miles per hour, driving around scaring the heck out of people, taking people's lives.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of scaring
Verb
  • The consequences of disgusting one’s wife, whether or not one agrees with her premise, could be enormous.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Discharge Papers • Aw, The Pitt is back and happy to be disgusting again!
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Definition of disgusting
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