v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Scandalized p. pr. & vb. n. Scandalizing ] [ F. scandaliser, L. scandalizare, from Gr. skandali`zein. ] 1. To offend the feelings or the conscience of (a person) by some action which is considered immoral or criminal; to bring shame, disgrace, or reproach upon. [ 1913 Webster ] I demand who they are whom we scandalize by using harmless things. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ] The congregation looked on in silence, the better class scandalized, and the lower orders, some laughing, others backing the soldier or the minister, as their fancy dictated. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To reproach; to libel; to defame; to slander. [ 1913 Webster ] To tell his tale might be interpreted into scandalizing the order. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ] | 