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scandalised

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verb

  1. To cause great offense to (someone).
  2. To reproach.
  3. To disgrace.
  4. To libel.

verb

  1. 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.

adjective

  1. Having been the subject of a scandal; disgraced.

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