scandalizing

Variant of scandalize

scandalize definition

scan·dal·ize (skan′də līz′)

transitive verb scandalized -·ized′, scandalizing -·iz′·ing

  1. Now Rare to slander; defame
  2. to shock or outrage the moral feelings of; offend by some improper or unconventional conduct; shock

Etymology: LME scandalyzen < OFr scandaliser < LL(Ec) scandalizare < Gr(Ec) skandalizein, to make stumble, give offense < skandalon: see scandal

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