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SCANDALISED Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word scandalised. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word scandalised. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SCANDALISED

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appalled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• struck with fear, dread, or consternation

astonished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

astounded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

awed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread

adjective satellite

• inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

dismayed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• struck with fear, dread, or consternation

dumbfounded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

horrified
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stricken with horror

shocked
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• struck with fear, dread, or consternation

stunned
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

• knocked unconscious by a heavy blow

• in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

surprised
adjectiveadj
adjective

• taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

apprised
verbv
verb

• inform (somebody) of something

• make aware of

• gain in value

• increase the value of

appal
verbv
verb

• strike with disgust or revulsion

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

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

scandalize
verbv
verb

• strike with disgust or revulsion

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

Best Hypernyms For SCANDALISED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scandalised, 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

Alternatives for APPALLED

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