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   Out·rage

   /ˈoutˌrāj/

   

   noun

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

   verb

   • 1. arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone): "he was outraged at this attempt to take his victory away from him"
   • ▪ violate or infringe flagrantly (a principle, law, etc.): "their behavior outraged all civilized standards"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘lack of moderation’ and ‘violent behavior’): 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.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › outrageOutrage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

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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.

5. 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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › outrageOutrage - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   violate the sacred character of a place or language. synonyms: desecrate, profane, violate. see more. verb. strike with disgust or revulsion. synonyms: appal, appall, offend, scandalise, scandalize, shock. see more. verb. force (someone) to have sex against their will.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOUTRAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanoutrage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/ [uncountable] a strong feeling of shock and anger The judge's remarks caused public outrage. She was filled with an overwhelming sense of outrage. Environmentalists have expressed outrage at the ruling. Want to learn more?

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoutrage verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of outrage verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionoutrage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    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.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOUTRAGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    OUTRAGE definition: 1. a strong feeling of anger or shock: 2. something that causes great anger or shock: 3. to make…. Learn more.