scandals

noun

1. 1

   An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.

   “Their affair was reported as a scandal by most tabloids.”

2. 2

   Damage to one's reputation.

   “The incident brought considerable scandal to his family.”

3. 3

   Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.

   “When their behaviour was made public it caused a great scandal.”

4. 4

   Religious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit.

5. 5

   Something which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense.

6. 6

   Defamatory talk; gossip, slander.

   “According to village scandal, they weren't even married.”