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outrage

outrage

152 3.7
A strong feeling of anger and shock about something unfair
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌreɪdʒ/
translation icon : indignación
  • There was public outrage after the scandal involving the misuse of funds by the charity.
  • moral outrage
  • public outrage
  • express outrage

Whereas if Donald Trump can inspire outrage, then what might people do?

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Examples

Synonyms

anger
vsoutrage
957 1.0

A very strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

is a shocked, morally righteous reaction rather than general displeasure
wrath
vsoutrage
  • Literature
172 6.8

A very strong anger that wants revenge

is about shocked moral anger rather than vengeful fury
fury
vsoutrage
98 4.6

Very strong anger that makes someone act violently or shout

is less blind rage and more shocked moral indignation
outcry
vsoutrage
52 4.6

A strong public protest showing anger or disapproval

is an inner shocked moral anger rather than a public protest
indignation
vsoutrage
39 5.5

Anger you feel when someone treats you unfairly

adds a strong shocked feeling and moral certainty
indignance
vsoutrage
1 7.2

A strong feeling of anger when something seems unfair

is identical in meaning but is a different spelling form
infuriation
vsoutrage
7.9

A strong feeling of anger and impatience

is more about shocked moral hurt than sheer irritation and rage
enragement
vsoutrage
7.9

A strong feeling of anger and impatience

focuses on shocked moral anger rather than pure fury or impatience

Antonyms

71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

52 1.0

A quiet, peaceful feeling that helps you stay steady

How Angry

fury
98 4.6
outrage
152 3.7
anger
957 1.0
indignation
39 5.5
irritation
27 3.6

Surface Forms

outrage singular
outrages plural

Etymology

Outrage comes from old French outre and Latin ultra, meaning 'beyond', so outrage is the strong feeling you have when something unfair or offensive goes past what you find acceptable.