outrage
noun
an act of wanton cruelty or violence; any gross violation of law or decency.
outraged
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past participleof outrage.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof outrage.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
outragenounan act of wanton cruelty or violence; any gross violation of law or decency.
Example Sentences
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Canadians became outraged over the weekend as a number of companies and government organizations in Ontario and elsewhere displayed “Lake America” on their websites, as reported by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
It’s common for lawmakers and advocacy groups to fire off outraged letters about a company’s alleged wrongdoing.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said her country was "outraged" by the Israeli government's decision.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The disaster left Boyle Heights wrapped in a cloud of severe odor, pest infestations and potentially toxic air, leaving the community outraged over ongoing cleanup delays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
When Pearl Harbor was attacked and the Second World War broke out, my family was properly outraged.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
