— scandalization , n. — scandalizer , n.
/skan"dl uyz'/ , v.t., scandalized, scandalizing .
1. to shock or horrify by something considered immoral or improper.
2. Naut. to spill the wind from or reduce the exposed area of (a sail) in an unusual manner.
Also, esp. Brit., scandalise .
[ 1480-90; scandalizare skandalízein. See SCANDAL, -IZE ]