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   outrage

   /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation: "her voice trembled with outrage" Similar indignationfuryangerragedisapprovalwrathshockresentmenthorrordisgustamazement
   • ▪ an action or event causing outrage: "the massacre was one of the worst outrages in the whole of our history" Similar affrontscandaloffenceinsultinjusticedisgraceinfamyatrocityact of violence/brutality/savageryevilabominationobscenityact of wickednesscrimewronghorrorenormityviolationbrutalitybarbarismbarbarityinhumane actvillainydisgrace

   verb

   • 1. arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone): "the public were outraged at the brutality involved"
   • ▪ flagrantly violate or infringe (a principle, law, etc.): "their behaviour outraged all civilized standards"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘lack of moderation’ and ‘violent behaviour’): from Old French ou(l)trage, based on Latin ultra ‘beyond’. Sense development has been affected by the belief that the word is a compound of out and rage.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   OUTRAGE definition: 1. a feeling of anger and shock: 2. a shocking, morally unacceptable, and usually violent action…. Learn more.

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   1. an act of wanton cruelty or violence; any gross violation of law or decency. 2. anything that strongly offends, insults, or affronts the feelings. 3. a powerful feeling of resentment or anger aroused by something perceived as an injury, insult, or injustice.

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   The meaning of OUTRAGE is an act of violence or brutality. How to use outrage in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Outrage.

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   anything that strongly offends, insults, or affronts the feelings. Synonyms: indignity, abuse, offense. a powerful feeling of resentment or anger aroused by something perceived as an injury, insult, or injustice: Outrage seized the entire nation at the news of the attempted assassination.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › outrageOutrage - definition of outrage by The Free Dictionary

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   1. an act of wanton cruelty or violence. 2. anything that strongly offends or affronts the feelings. 3. a powerful feeling of resentment or anger aroused by an injury, insult, or injustice. v.t. 4. to subject to grievous violence or indignity. 5. to anger or offend; shock.

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   Jun 4, 2017 · outrage. noun. /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/. /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/. [uncountable] a strong feeling of shock and anger. The judge's remarks caused public outrage. She was filled with a strong sense of moral outrage. Environmentalists have expressed outrage at the ruling. Extra Examples.

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   outrage meaning, definition, what is outrage: a feeling of great anger and shock: Learn more.