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SCANDALISE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word scandalise. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word scandalise. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SCANDALISE

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appall
verbv
verb

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

offend
verbv
verb

• cause to feel resentment or indignation

• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• hurt the feelings of

outrage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a feeling of righteous anger

• a wantonly cruel act

• a disgraceful event

• the act of scandalizing

verb

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• violate the sacred character of a place or language

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

shock
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

• the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

• a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body

• (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor

• an instance of agitation of the earth's crust

• an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

• a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field

• a bushy thick mass (especially hair)

• a sudden jarring impact

• a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

verb

• surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• strike with horror or terror

• collide violently

• collect or gather into shocks

• subject to electrical shocks

• inflict a trauma upon

affront
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

disgrace
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• damage the reputation of

disgust
verb, nounv, n
noun

• strong feelings of dislike

verb

• fill with distaste

• cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of

displease
verbv
verb

• give displeasure to

disturb
verbv
verb

• move deeply

• change the arrangement or position of

• tamper with

• destroy the peace or tranquility of

• damage as if by shaking or jarring

embarrass
verbv
verb

• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

insult
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

appal
verbv
verb

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

scandalize
verbv
verb

• strike with disgust or revulsion

Best Hypernyms For SCANDALISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scandalise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
disgust nauseate revolt sicken
Phrases (1)
churn up

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