scandalize
/ˈskændəlaɪz/
"scandalize" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.
The verdict
“scandalize” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a verb. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency English
- 10
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - To cause great offense to (someone).
Corpus desk
Index EN-scandalize · scandalize · English
scandalize · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables
- FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
- LEN-MEGA 10 letters
- VOW-4 4 vowels
- CONFUS-0 No pairs
- VAR-0 0 variants
- BOOK-THIN "S" thin
- PHOTO-UNK Peer pending
Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern
Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | scandalize |
| Language | English |
| Part of speech | Verb |
| IPA | /ˈskændəlaɪz/ |
| Letters | 10 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Long-tail rank of “scandalize” in English
Rare enough to double-check
scandalize is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as averb, transcribed /ˈskændəlaɪz/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.
Zero misspellings are on record for scandalize in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.
Etymologically, the entry records: From Latin scandalizō, from Ancient Greek σκανδαλίζω (skandalízō). By surface analysis, scandal + -ize. The correct English form is scandalize, spelled S-C-A-N-D-A-L-I-Z-E.
Definition
- 1To cause great offense to (someone).
- 2To reproach.
- 3To disgrace.
- 4To libel.
Recorded use
Wiktionary examplesThese source excerpts show how scandalize appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.
Woe to thee who art often wandering abroad, and spendest thy time unprofitably, and scandalizest others.
Thou scandalizest me and irritatest my nature as much as it possibly can be irritated.
Etymology
From Latin scandalizō, from Ancient Greek σκανδαλίζω (skandalízō). By surface analysis, scandal + -ize.
This word in other languages
Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.