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Definition of Scandalisation
1. Noun. The condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior).
2. Noun. The act of scandalizing.
Generic synonyms: Affront, Insult
Derivative terms: Outrage, Scandalise, Scandalize
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scandalisation
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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