All scandal synonyms

noun scandal

• lowdown — the real and unadorned facts; the true, secret, or inside information (usually preceded by the): We gave them the lowdown on the new housing project.
• abomination — If you say that something is an abomination, you think that it is completely unacceptable.
• outrage — an act of wanton cruelty or violence; any gross violation of law or decency.
• backbiting — If you accuse someone of backbiting, you mean that they say unpleasant or unkind things about someone who is not present, especially in order to stop them doing well at work.
• itemization — to state by items; give the particulars of; list the individual units or parts of: to itemize an account.
• ink — a fluid or viscous substance used for writing or printing.
• gossip — idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others: the endless gossip about Hollywood stars.
• disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
• crime — A crime is an illegal action or activity for which a person can be punished by law.
• delict — a wrongful act for which the person injured has the right to a civil remedy
• dirty laundry — personal or private matters that could cause embarrassment if made public: You didn't have to air our dirty linen to all your friends!
• blow by blow — precisely detailed; describing every minute detail and step: a blow-by-blow account of the tennis match; a blow-by-blow report on the wedding ceremony.
• criminality — the state or quality of being criminal
• disparagement — the act of disparaging.
• gossipry — Spiritual relationship or affinity; gossiprede; special intimacy.
• earful — an outpouring of oral information or advice, especially when given without solicitation.
• ill fame — bad reputation, especially in sexual matters.
• muckraking — to search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or the like, especially in politics.
• notoriety — the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known: a craze for notoriety.
• news — netnews
• chestnut — A chestnut or chestnut tree is a tall tree with broad leaves.
• hot potato — Informal. a situation or issue that is difficult, unpleasant, or risky to deal with.
• notoriousness — publicly or generally known, as for a particular trait: a newspaper that is notorious for its sensationalism. Synonyms: notable, renowned, celebrated, prominent, conspicuous, famous, widely known.
• latests — most recent; current: latest fashions.
• dirt — Design In Real Time
• discredit — to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.
• ignominiousness — The state or quality of being ignominious.
• dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
• cause celebre — A cause célèbre is an issue, person, or criminal trial that has attracted a lot of public attention and discussion.
• clothesline — A clothesline is a thin rope on which you hang washing so that it can dry.
• communique — A communiqué is an official statement or announcement.
• illegality — illegal condition or quality; unlawfulness.
• detraction — a person, thing, circumstance, etc, that detracts
• dishonour — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
• hearsay — unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one's direct knowledge: I pay no attention to hearsay.
• disbarment — to expel from the legal profession or from the bar of a particular court.
• malefaction — an evil deed; crime; wrongdoing.
• ingloriousness — The state of being inglorious.
• disrepute — bad repute; low regard; disfavor (usually preceded by in or into): Some literary theories have fallen into disrepute.
• blether — blather
• bombshell — A bombshell is a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news.
• immorality — immoral quality, character, or conduct; wickedness; evilness.
• cock and bull story — an absurd, improbable story presented as the truth: Don't ask him about his ancestry unless you want to hear a cock-and-bull story.
• mud-slinging — an attempt to discredit one's competitor, opponent, etc., by malicious or scandalous attacks.
• infamousness — The state or quality of being infamous; infamy.
• eavesdropping — to listen secretly to a private conversation.
• cattiness — catlike; feline.
• hoohah — an uproarious commotion.
• fast one — a shrewd action, especially when unscrupulous or dishonest; an unfair trick, deceitful practice, dishonest dealing, etc.: He pulled a fast one on me by paying me with a worthless check.
• backstabbing — Backstabbing consists of unkind and disloyal actions or remarks that are likely to harm someone such as a friend or colleague.