What is another word for scandalization?

Pronunciation: [skˌandəla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Scandalization refers to the act of shocking or surprising someone with scandalous news or behavior. There are several synonyms for scandalization, including outrage, shock, disapproval, and astonishment. Outrage implies a strong feeling of anger or indignation over something scandalous. Shock refers to a sudden and intense feeling of surprise or disbelief. Disapproval suggests a negative judgment or criticism of someone's behavior that is scandalous. Astonishment denotes a feeling of amazement or disbelief at something that is scandalous or unexpected. Synonyms for scandalization help to convey the intensity of emotion associated with scandalous behavior.

Synonyms for Scandalization:

What are the hypernyms for Scandalization?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Scandalization

Why, says he, it is the School for scandalization.
"The Contrast"
Royall Tyler
Our grievance is that so many engines of destructiveness and offensiveness should be so largely patronized by smokers, to their own discomfort, the ruination of their tobacco, the scandalization of gentle and simple, and the encouragement of vicious manufactures.
"Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce"
E. R. Billings

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