scandal Synonyms

disgrace opprobrium dirt detraction reproach defamation calumny slander outrage shame wrongdoing vilify vilification twittle-twattle turpitude tittle-tattle scandalum magnatum sin traducement traduce self-reproof tidbit stigma smirch to defame scuttlebutt muckraking ill fame ill repute loss of face scandalmongering self-disgust skeleton in the closet skeleton in the cupboard whispering campaign malicious gossip dirty laundry dirty linen dishonour character assassination hoo-hah black spot boondoggle rumour ill favor rumor peccancy disparagement dishonor affront