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

After Princess Diana joined the royal fold, her and her brother’s scandals played out on the world stage. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

The former Duchess of York isn’t just hiding because of Andrew’s scandals, though. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2026

Bush joins other right-leaning personalities who’ve rebuilt their careers at Fox following scandals elsewhere. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

This team is on the front lines when scandals arise, stepping in to manage the messaging, for example by crafting OpenAI’s official response in blog posts and statements. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Ironically, while Lula is not directly implicated in the scandal and Flávio Bolsonaro very much is, the incumbent seems to be the one paying a political price for one of the largest financial scandals in Brazilian history. — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

At the time, Mayor Christopher Clark said that the city was $164 million in debt due to a combination of factors, including a trail of expensive scandals left by predecessor Eric Kellogg, and chronically low tax collection rates. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

The Hemings-Jefferson matter became one of the nation’s first major political scandals—and one of its most enduring. — Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 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