
Scandal
Negative Connotation
The word 'scandal' implies strong negative judgment and often leads to loss of reputation.
The charity was hit by a scandal after misusing donations.
Public Impact
'Scandal' usually refers to situations that affect people's opinion of someone or something in public.
The data leak became a scandal affecting millions of users.
Media Coverage
Scandals are often widely reported and debated in the media and can become a dominant news story.
The scandal was on every news channel for weeks.
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AffairControversyDisgraceImproprietyInfamyOutrageSensationalShame
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