scandalized

verb

Meaning

To cause great offense to (someone).
To reproach.
To disgrace.
To libel.
To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.
Having been the subject of a scandal; disgraced.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

scandalised(English)disgraced(English)scandal-plagued(English)scandalous(English)dishonored(English)dishonoured(English)disgraceful(English)infamous(English)

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Sources

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