scandalization love

Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The act of scandalizing, defaming, or disgracing; aspersion; defamation.
  • noun Scandal; scandalous sin.
  • noun Also spelled scandalisation.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior)
  • noun the act of scandalizing

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Examples

  • Its a combination and unfortunately a fatal one for media people of jealousy, bias and attempts at scandalization.

    Google bigotry « BuzzMachine 2009

  • But we should revisit the prophetic message that was lost to the tsunami of Spitzer's scandalization two weeks later.

    Spitzer's Prosecution Cover-up for Finance Scam 2008

  • But we should revisit the prophetic message that was lost to the tsunami of Spitzer's scandalization two weeks later.

    Spitzer's Prosecution Cover-up for Finance Scam 2008

  • Our grievance is that so many engines of destructiveness and offensiveness should be so largely patronized by smokers, to their own discomfort, the ruination of their tobacco, the scandalization of gentle and simple, and the encouragement of vicious manufactures.

    Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce E. R. Billings

  • As soon as the coach had rolled out of sight Major Warfield handed Capitola into his carriage that had long been waiting, and took the seat by her side, much to the scandalization of Wool, who muttered to his horses:

    The Hidden Hand 1888

  • Bankruptcy, bereavement, scandalization, and eruptive disease so irritating that he had to re-enforce his ten finger-nails with pieces of earthenware to scratch himself withal.

    New Tabernacle Sermons 1867

  • He has been known, ever since, in the village, much to his chagrin and scandalization, he being still a warm temperance man, as the "tipsy parson."

    Off-Hand Sketches 1847

  • You thought the potential for scandalization was high before?

    unknown title 2009

  • I'm already reaping the benefits of scandalization with offers to write for some pretty venerable magazines.

    Marine Corps Moms 2008

  • I thought you'd never come! "cried Amy, dropping the reins and holding out both hands, to the great scandalization of a French mamma, who hastened her daughter's steps, lest she should be demoralized by beholding the free manners of these ` mad English '.

    Little Women 1921

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