scandal- root words — words with the scandal- root

The root scandal- comes from Greek skandalon, meaning trap, stumbling block. 14 words in Dendril are built from it, including scandal, scandalize, scandalized, scandalizing, scandalous, scandals, slander, slandered, slandering, slanders, scandalmonger, scandalously. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the scandal- root

Explore words with scandal- — words containing the scandal- root and sharing its sense of "trap, stumbling block". Examples include scandal, scandalize, scandalized, scandalizing, scandalous, scandals, slander, slandered, slandering, slanders, scandalmonger, scandalously. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does scandal- mean?

The scandal- root means trap, stumbling block, from Greek skandalon. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.