1. an action or event that causes public outrage or anger because it is morally or legally wrong
2. talk or rumors about the shocking or immoral behavior of others
3. a situation that is shocking because it goes against moral principles

Examples

• The corruption scandal forced the mayor to resign.
• The company was involved in a financial scandal.
• She refused to listen to scandal about her neighbors.
• The newspaper published details of the political scandal.
• It’s a scandal that so many children go hungry.
• The celebrity scandal dominated the headlines for weeks.
• He avoided getting caught up in office scandal and gossip.