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.

OTHER WORDS FOR outrage

2 offense, abuse, indignity.

7 violate.

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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

OTHER WORDS FROM outrage

un·out·raged, adjective

Words nearby outrage

outpouring, out-process, outpull, output, outrace, outrage, outrageous, Outram, outrance, outrang, outrange

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How to use outrage in a sentence

For too long now, it has largely been sporadic cases of outrage from the general public that have led to some accountability for these companies.
To fight systemic racism, the investment industry needs to look at its whiteness first|jakemeth|September 10, 2020|Fortune
George Floyd’s death spurred worldwide outrage and a wider reckoning with structural racism in America.
Levi Strauss CEO: We can’t solve racial inequality if gun violence and voter disenfranchisement persist|jakemeth|September 1, 2020|Fortune
Current and former employees alike have used this moment in history to take their concerns and outrage to social media, calling out businesses who have promised to be more diverse and inclusive, only to fall short.
Deep Dive: How companies and their employees are facing the future of work|Digiday|September 1, 2020|Digiday
Public outrage around that 1969 fire spawned a national reckoning on water pollution and led to the creation of the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Earth Day.
51 Years Later, the Cuyahoga River Burns Again|Wes Siler|August 28, 2020|Outside Online

Prime Minister Hassan Diab and his Cabinet on Monday resigned amid growing outrage over the blast.
Beirut explosion nearly destroys LGBTQ group’s offices|Michael K. Lavers|August 10, 2020|Washington Blade
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
The video showing cops piling on Eric Garner in Staten Island for refusing arrest elicited outrage across ideological lines.
The GOP and Police Unions: A Love Story|Eleanor Clift|December 12, 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
Insult and outrage seemed to have given that bodily vigour to Ripperda, which medicine and surgery had taken no pains to restore.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
On this outrage he took the advice of Foote, who told him never to play so high again.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
The populace, excited by the outrage attacked three Austrian officers, of whom two were slain.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
For this outrage they were sentenced to lie 24 hours with their heads and feet tied together.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
For his sake General Maxgregor does outrage to his feelings and conceals his passionate love for the queen.
The Weight of the Crown|Fred M. White

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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