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Inflections of 'scandal' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

When both "l" and "ll" forms exist, spellings with a double "l" are correct, but rare, in US English, while those with a single "l" are not correct in UK English.

scandals: v 3rd person singular

scandalling: v pres p (Mainly UK)

scandaling: v pres p (US)

scandalled: v past (Mainly UK)

scandaled: v past (US)

scandalled: v past p (Mainly UK)

scandaled: v past p (US)

scandal
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Synonyms:

shame , disgrace , embarrassment , infamy, discredit, blot on one's escutcheon, slander , disrepute, obloquy, calumny, defamation, opprobrium, reproach, aspersion, backbiting, gossip , rumor, hearsay, black mark, badge of infamy, character assassination, juicy morsel, libel, malicious gossip, scandalmongering, stigma, taint

Antonyms:

praise , adulation, flattery, eulogy, complement , flattery, approval , commendation, respect , honor , morality, glorification, decency, dignity, peace , a good word, good deed, spotless reputation

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