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(noun) scandalisation, scandalization
the act of scandalizing
(noun) scandal
a disgraceful event
(noun) indignation
a feeling of righteous anger
(verb) scandalise, scandalize, shock, appal, appall, offend
strike with disgust or revulsion
The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
(verb) violate, rape, ravish, assault, dishonor, dishonour
force (someone) to have sex against their will
The woman was raped on her way home at night
(verb) profane, violate, desecrate
violate the sacred character of a place or language
desecrate a cemetery; violate the sanctity of the church; profane the name of God