Synonyms

scandalmonger

American

[skan-dl-mong-ger, -muhng-] / ˈskæn dlˌmɒŋ gər, -ˌmʌŋ- /

noun

a person who spreads scandal or gossip.

scandalmonger British

/ ˈskændəlˌmʌŋɡə /

noun

a person who spreads or enjoys scandal, gossip, etc

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Etymology

Origin of scandalmonger

First recorded in 1715–25; scandal + monger

Example Sentences

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Letter to a Young Scandalmonger If you want to harm an administration, don’t mention Watergate.

From Slate • May 20, 2013

Added Scandalmonger Harrison: "And neither can our editors buy life insurance."

From Time Magazine Archive

Scottish gamekeeper, and Scandalmonger Tisdall makes the most of it.

From Time Magazine Archive

To get it, Scandalmonger Cochran turns to blackmail.

From Time Magazine Archive

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