/skan"dl/ , n. , v. , scandaled, scandaling or ( esp. Brit. ) scandalled, scandalling .
n.
1. a disgraceful or discreditable action, circumstance, etc.
2. an offense caused by a fault or misdeed.
3. damage to reputation; public disgrace.
4. defamatory talk; malicious gossip.
5. a person whose conduct brings disgrace or offense.
v.t.
6. Brit. Dial. to defame (someone) by spreading scandal.
7. Obs. to disgrace.
[ 1175-1225; scandalum skándalon snare, cause of moral stumbling; r. ME scandle escandle ]
Syn. 3. discredit, dishonor, shame, disrepute, opprobrium, ignominy. 4. slander, calumny, aspersion, obloquy. See gossip .
Ant. 4. honor, praise.