verb To cause great offense to (someone); to shock with something scandalous.
Overhearing the lewd joke, the dowager gave a scandalized gasp.
verb To reproach.
verb To disgrace.
verb To libel; to create scandal about (someone or something).
verb To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.