scandalize
/ˈskændəlaɪz/
verb
- 1
To cause great offense to (someone).
- 2
To reproach.
- 3
To disgrace.
- 4
To libel.
verb
- 1
To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.
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