scandalize
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- (GA) IPA: /ˈskændəlaɪz/
scandalize (scandalizes, present participle scandalizing; past and past participle scandalized)
- (transitive) To cause great offense to (someone).
- (transitive) To reproach.
- (transitive) To disgrace.
- (transitive) To libel.
scandalize (scandalizes, present participle scandalizing; past and past participle scandalized)
- (nautical) 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.
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