outrage
noun
an act of wanton cruelty or violence; any gross violation of law or decency.
had outraged
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past perfectof outrage.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The dismissal had outraged the families of the disaster’s victims, who expressed relief after the new indictment was handed down Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2022
That and other issues had outraged trade groups, which complained that they needed a provision for settling disputes to protect their overseas investments from abroad.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2020
This they did in 1608, thanks to their growing popularity with James I and the corresponding disgrace of the boy players whose satirical performances had outraged the king.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2014
There was no such ceremony in Wood’s day, because he had outraged residents by commissioning glass from a studio in Munich.
From New York Times ● Jun. 10, 2010
Doc’s last statement had outraged him a little.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
