scandalizing
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Noun
scandalizing noun
- Scandalization
Verb
scandalizing verb
- To cause great offense to (someone).
- To reproach.
- To disgrace.
- To libel.
scandalizing verb
- To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.
Adjective
scandalizing adjective
- Tending to cause a scandal; scandalous.
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