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SCANDALIZING Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word scandalizing. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word scandalizing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SCANDALIZING

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appalling
adjectiveadj
noun

• an experience that appalls

adjective satellite

• causing consternation

awing
verbv
adjective satellite

• inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

disconcerting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing an emotional disturbance

disgusting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

dismaying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing consternation

distressing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

• bad; unfortunate

embarrassing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

• causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

insulting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

jolting
adjectiveadj
adjective

• causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

mortifying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

offending
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• offending against or breaking a law or rule

perturbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

provoking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

rattling
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

adverb

• used to give emphasis

adjective satellite

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

• quick and energetic

repelling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

shocking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

• giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

startling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

troubling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing distress or worry or anxiety

upsetting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing an emotional disturbance

affronting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

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

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

Best Hypernyms For SCANDALIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scandalizing, 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 APPALLING

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