scandal; public disgrace
Refers to a scandal that damages someone’s reputation, especially involving a public figure, organization, politics, entertainment, or business.
The politician's scandal was prominently reported in the newspaper.
The company lost public trust because of the scandal.
The lawmaker's scandal came to light and caused a huge uproar.
That company has caused scandals multiple times in the past.
He left politics after becoming embroiled in scandal.
A weekly magazine exposed the celebrity's scandal.
She got caught up in a scandal against her will.