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

Men in the administration, meanwhile, have weathered their scandals. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

When scandals are revealed, teams and leagues with close ties to gambling companies are accused of hypocrisy. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Still, Cornyn’s loss has remained an open wound for many Republicans in the state who have struggled to get over Paxton’s past scandals, said John Huffman, a former mayor of Southlake, Texas, and a Cornyn ally. — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

After numerous scandals under Moore, McDonnell was seen as offering stability while the city prepared for the massive security challenges of the World Cup and Olympic Games. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

The case was one of many corruption scandals that plagued Ken Paxton during his decade-long tenure. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

The ambition is for Cinemalistics to move beyond crime and into a total of 12 areas such as sport, breaking news, politics, scandals, natural disasters and major public events. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Carlos Muñiz | Commentary For starters, Muñiz was involved in one of Bondi’s earliest scandals when her office ousted the state’s two top mortgage fraud investigators. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Despite the growing criticism and never-ending wave of scandals plaguing royal families pretty much everywhere, people want to keep watching them, says the team. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026