Synonyms of scandals

scandals

noun

plural of scandal

as in disgraces

a cause of shame

a scandal that for many years haunted the family of the banker convicted of embezzlement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgraces
• reflections
• stains
• reproaches
• stigmas
• dishonors
• opprobriums
• taints
• blots
• slurs
• brands
• smirches
• spots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• credits
• honors
• treasures
• jewels
• glories
• boasts
• prides

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scandals

Various corruption scandals have hurt Zelensky’s approval ratings at a time when Ukraine is still fighting for survival against Russia’s 4 1/2-year full-scale invasion. — Liudas Dapkus, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

One roundtable focused on the need for France and Italy to join forces to protect their manufacturing sectors, under threat from cheap imports from China, and weakened by the downturn in luxury sales and supply-chain scandals. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Various corruption scandals have hurt Zelenskyy’s approval ratings at a time when Ukraine is still fighting for survival against Russia's 4 1/2-year full-scale invasion. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

There were also some scandals in the ’90s around overproduction of some of the brands. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

The agency has faced severe leadership churn, with multiple acting, interim, and permanent directors stepping in due to resignations, retirements, and pressure from systemic agency scandals. — CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, an underreported aspect of numerous recent surrogacy scandals is that the babies of Chinese clients appear to be mixed race, often using white egg donors. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

The long-running newsmagazine has faced scandals, internal dissent and media backlash ever since CBS News was taken over by Paramount Skydance and the Ellison family, which installed Free Press founder Bari Weiss as editorial chief. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

The two ladies were also reportedly on the same page regarding former Prince Andrew’s latest scandals and the decisions Charles made in response. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2026