What does "scandalise" mean?

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of scandalize.

What is a synonym for "scandalise"?

Common synonyms include: appal, appall, offend, outrage, scandalize, shock.

Scandalise

verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of scandalize. UK, alt-of, nonstandard
"He never greatly cared for the society of what are called good people. If any of these were scandalised (and offences were sure to arise), he could not help it."
2
strike with disgust or revulsion wordnet

Synonyms

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appal appall offend outrage scandalize shock

Example

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"He never greatly cared for the society of what are called good people. If any of these were scandalised (and offences were sure to arise), he could not help it."

Etymology

From scandal + -ise.

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