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- pronunciation:
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noun |
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a strongly negative public reaction to the report of behavior that is illegal or considered morally wrong on the part of someone who is in a trusted or respected position.
The report of the governor's use of taxpayer money to buy a fancy yacht for himself caused a scandal. |
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disgrace, outrage |
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