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Scandalize \Scan"dal*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scandalized}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Scandalizing}.] [F. scandaliser, L.
scandalizare, from Gr. skandali`zein.]
1. To offend the feelings or the conscience of (a person) by
some action which is considered immoral or criminal; to
bring shame, disgrace, or reproach upon.
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I demand who they are whom we scandalize by using
harmless things. --Hooker.
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The congregation looked on in silence, the better
class scandalized, and the lower orders, some
laughing, others backing the soldier or the
minister, as their fancy dictated. --Sir W.
Scott.
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2. To reproach; to libel; to defame; to slander.
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To tell his tale might be interpreted into
scandalizing the order. --Sir W.
Scott.
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