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What is another word for scandalising?

Pronunciation: [skˈandəlˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Scandalising is a verb that means causing shock or offence due to an action or behaviour. There are several synonyms for this term, including shocking, offending, insulting, embarrassing, humiliating, disgracing, shaming, upsetting, and dismaying. Each of these words can help to convey the same message of causing a negative reaction due to inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour. Depending on the context and severity of the situation, some synonyms may be more appropriate than others. However, all of these words depict the act of scandalising, which ultimately results in damage to one's reputation or image.
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What are the hypernyms for Scandalising?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for scandalising?

Scandalising is generally defined as the act of causing scandal, or causing a public outcry due to one's actions or behavior. Antonyms for this word would be actions or behaviors that are considered respectable, honorable, or worthy of admiration. Some examples of antonyms for scandalising are behaving courteously, being respectful to others, acting in a dignified manner, or maintaining a high level of integrity. In short, the antonyms for scandalising are all about good behavior and setting a good example rather than being a source of embarrassment or shock to others.

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Usage examples for Scandalising

Grizel indeed was in her most irresponsible mood, scandalising Katrine by refusing to be serious even on that most solemn of subjects, the ordering of Martin's food.
"An Unknown Lover"
Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
A man of a fine nature feels keenly the temptation to shrink from those paths of truth and duty that expose him to the cruel judgments and the coarse and scandalising attacks of public and private enemies.
"Bunyan Characters First Series"
Alexander Whyte
Thus rid of his disagreeable spur, the general settled down before the parlour fire to a game of piquet with Clowes, not a little to the scandalising of card-hating Mrs. Meredith.
"Janice Meredith"
Paul Leicester Ford

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