outrage

[ out-reyj ]

/ ˈaʊt reɪdʒ /

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noun

an act of wanton cruelty or violence; any gross violation of law or decency.

anything that strongly offends, insults, or affronts the feelings.

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.

verb (used with object), out·raged, out·rag·ing.

to subject to grievous violence or indignity.

to anger or offend; make resentful; shock: I am outraged by his whole attitude.

to offend against (right, decency, feelings, etc.) grossly or shamelessly: Such conduct outrages our normal sense of decency.

to rape.

Words nearby outrage

outpour, outpouring, outpull, output, outrace, outrage, outrageous, outram, outran, outrance, outrang

Origin of outrage

1250–1300; Middle English < Old French outrage, ultrage, equivalent to outr(er) to push beyond bounds (derivative of outre beyond < Latin ultrā) + -age -age

SYNONYMS FOR outrage

2 offense, abuse, indignity.

7 violate.

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OTHER WORDS FROM outrage

un·out·raged, adjective

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Examples from the Web for outrage

Michelle Obama tweeting a hashtag is somehow cause for outrage.
Political Memes That Absolutely Must Die in 2015|Asawin Suebsaeng|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
From righteous fury to faux indignation, everything we got mad about in 2014—and how outrage has taken over our lives.
The Daily Beast’s Best Longreads, Dec 15-21, 2014|William Boot|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is likely the case that attention and outrage from overseas saved her from this fate.
The Straight Hero of Cameroon’s Gays|Jay Michaelson|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Where is the outrage of Sharpton regarding the death of Zemir Begic?
It’s Time to Hold Protesters Accountable|Ron Christie|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Perhaps my outrage at the men defending Cosby springs from my own feelings of guilt.
What Trait Do Bill Cosby’s Defenders Share?|Dean Obeidallah|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They were greatly and justly exasperated by an outrage inflicted upon them by a preceding party of United States recruits.
Christopher Carson|John S. C. Abbott
It will be easy to bring the perpetrators of the outrage to justice if you so desire.
History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2)|George Washington Williams
A crime and an outrage he called it, an affront to the industry and to the public.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931|Various
But to quote from any other language is to commit an outrage on your guests.
Collections and Recollections|George William Erskine Russell
They outrage every law in the world and are afraid of the world's tongue.
Miscellaneous Aphorisms; The Soul of Man|Oscar Wilde

British Dictionary definitions for outrage

outrage

/ (ˈaʊtˌreɪdʒ) /

noun

a wantonly vicious or cruel act

a gross violation of decency, morality, honour, etc

profound indignation, anger, or hurt, caused by such an act

verb (tr)

to cause profound indignation, anger, or resentment in

to offend grossly (feelings, decency, human dignity, etc)

to commit an act of wanton viciousness, cruelty, or indecency on

a euphemistic word for rape 1

Word Origin for outrage

C13 (meaning: excess): via French from outré beyond, from Latin ultrā

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outrage

noun

verb (used with object), out·raged, out·rag·ing.

Words related to outrage

Words nearby outrage

Origin of outrage

SYNONYMS FOR outrage

OTHER WORDS FROM outrage

Examples from the Web for outrage

British Dictionary definitions for outrage

noun

verb (tr)

Word Origin for outrage