SCANDAL Synonyms
There are 26 synonyms of the word
scandal.
(exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word scandal. (close relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word scandal. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SCANDAL
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | outrage | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | aspersion | nounn | ||||
| 3 | calumny | nounn | ||||
| 4 | controversy | nounn | ||||
| 5 | defamation | nounn | ||||
| 6 | disgrace | nounn | ||||
| 7 | dishonor | nounn | ||||
| 8 | disrepute | nounn | ||||
| 9 | embarrassment | nounn | ||||
| 10 | impropriety | nounn | ||||
| 11 | infamy | nounn | ||||
| 12 | libel | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 13 | malfeasance | nounn | ||||
| 14 | misbehavior | nounn | ||||
| 15 | mischief | nounn | ||||
| 16 | misconduct | nounn | ||||
| 17 | offense | nounn | ||||
| 18 | shame | nounn | ||||
| 19 | slander | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 20 | slur | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For SCANDAL
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
scandal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
affair
case
comment
controversy
event
gossip
incident
issue
matter
occurrence
phenomenon
scuttlebutt
situation
subject
topic
trouble
