A factor that increases the culpability or deleterious consequences of a wrongful act.
An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
Religious discredit; an act or behaviour which brings a religion into discredit.
Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.
Damage to one's reputation.
Defamatory talk; gossip, slander.
Something which hinders acceptance of religious ideas or behaviour; a stumbling-block or offense.