Definition of Scandalisation

1. Noun. The condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior).

Exact synonyms: Scandalization
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status

2. Noun. The act of scandalizing.
Exact synonyms: Outrage, Scandalization
Generic synonyms: Affront, Insult
Derivative terms: Outrage, Scandalise, Scandalize

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scandalisation

scampy
scams
scamster
scamsters
scan
scan line
scan rate
scanability
scand
scandal
scandal-ridden
scandal of particularity
scandal sheet
scandaled
scandaling
scandalisation (current term)
scandalise
scandalised
scandalises
scandalising
scandalization
scandalize
scandalized
scandalizes
scandalizing
scandalled
scandalling
scandalmonger
scandalmongering
scandalmongers

Literary usage of Scandalisation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country (1866)
"He really gave goodly sums to these vicious ones, much to the scandalisation of the rigidly righteous. He also made at various times of the year ..."

2. Streaks of Life by Ethel Smyth (1921)
"What matter if astonishment and secret scandalisation be there depicted ? I was well down in the saddle now, not easily to be thrown ! I glanced. ..."

3. Words by an Eyewitness: The Struggle in Natal by Maurice Harold Grant (1902)
"But before daylight every gun perched hidden on its shelf, scattered irregularly up the precipice, somewhat to the scandalisation of the precise gunners, ..."

4. Abroad with the Jimmies by Lilian Bell (1902)
"Then the men sang college songs, much to the scandalisation of our English friends on the next boats, who seemed to regard dinner as a sacrament. ..."

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