σκάνδαλο

Greek (Cypriot)

/ˈskanðalo/

noun
Definitions
  • scandal incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek σκάνδαλον (a trap laid for an enemy, a cause of moral stumbling, trap, snare, scandal, offence, stumbling-block).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σκάνδαλον

Gloss

a trap laid for an enemy, a cause of moral stumbling, trap, snare, scandal, offence, stumbling-block

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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